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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,231.40, 355,847.10 and 97,090.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,231.40, 355,847.10 and 97,090.60 is: 145,635.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,231.40 : 355,847.10 = 97,090.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,231.40/355,847.10 = 97,090.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,231.40x = 355,847.10 × 97,090.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,231.40x = 34,549,408,447.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,549,408,447.26/237,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,635.90

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