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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,276.64, 355,858.72 and 68,752.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,276.64, 355,858.72 and 68,752.32 is: 103,112.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,276.64 : 355,858.72 = 68,752.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,276.64/355,858.72 = 68,752.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,276.64x = 355,858.72 × 68,752.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,276.64x = 24,466,112,592.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,466,112,592.23/237,276.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,112.18

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