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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,277.20, 356,117.40 and 97,136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,277.20, 356,117.40 and 97,136.40 is: 145,787.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,277.20 : 356,117.40 = 97,136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,277.20/356,117.40 = 97,136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,277.20x = 356,117.40 × 97,136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,277.20x = 34,591,962,213.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,591,962,213.36/237,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,787.13

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