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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,223.10, 355,852.89 and 68,745.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,223.10, 355,852.89 and 68,745.74 is: 103,123.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,223.10 : 355,852.89 = 68,745.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,223.10/355,852.89 = 68,745.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,223.10x = 355,852.89 × 68,745.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,223.10x = 24,463,368,474.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,463,368,474.92/237,223.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,123.89

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