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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,276.20, 356,115.90 and 97,135.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,276.20, 356,115.90 and 97,135.40 is: 145,785.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,276.20 : 356,115.90 = 97,135.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,276.20/356,115.90 = 97,135.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,276.20x = 356,115.90 × 97,135.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,276.20x = 34,591,460,392.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,591,460,392.86/237,276.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,785.63

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