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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,266.76, 355,826.91 and 68,799.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,266.76, 355,826.91 and 68,799.51 is: 103,178.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,266.76 : 355,826.91 = 68,799.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,266.76/355,826.91 = 68,799.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,266.76x = 355,826.91 × 68,799.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,266.76x = 24,480,717,052.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,480,717,052.81/237,266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,178.03

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