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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,263.76, 355,822.41 and 68,796.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,263.76, 355,822.41 and 68,796.51 is: 103,173.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,263.76 : 355,822.41 = 68,796.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,263.76/355,822.41 = 68,796.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,263.76x = 355,822.41 × 68,796.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,263.76x = 24,479,338,687.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,479,338,687.62/237,263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,173.52

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