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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,234.40, 355,851.60 and 97,093.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,234.40, 355,851.60 and 97,093.60 is: 145,640.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,234.40 : 355,851.60 = 97,093.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,234.40/355,851.60 = 97,093.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,234.40x = 355,851.60 × 97,093.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,234.40x = 34,550,912,909.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,550,912,909.76/237,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,640.40

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