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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,234.80, 355,981.80 and 97,007.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,234.80, 355,981.80 and 97,007.60 is: 145,564.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,234.80 : 355,981.80 = 97,007.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,234.80/355,981.80 = 97,007.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,234.80x = 355,981.80 × 97,007.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,234.80x = 34,532,940,061.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,532,940,061.68/237,234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,564.39

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