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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,261.21, 355,881.42 and 68,777.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,261.21, 355,881.42 and 68,777.87 is: 103,163.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,261.21 : 355,881.42 = 68,777.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,261.21/355,881.42 = 68,777.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,261.21x = 355,881.42 × 68,777.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,261.21x = 24,476,764,260.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,476,764,260.77/237,261.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,163.78

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