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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,232.40, 355,848.60 and 97,091.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,232.40, 355,848.60 and 97,091.60 is: 145,637.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,232.40 : 355,848.60 = 97,091.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,232.40/355,848.60 = 97,091.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,232.40x = 355,848.60 × 97,091.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,232.40x = 34,549,909,931.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,549,909,931.76/237,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,637.40

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