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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,271.14, 355,895.64 and 68,786.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,271.14, 355,895.64 and 68,786.46 is: 103,176.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,271.14 : 355,895.64 = 68,786.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,271.14/355,895.64 = 68,786.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,271.14x = 355,895.64 × 68,786.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,271.14x = 24,480,801,205.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,480,801,205.03/237,271.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,176.48

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