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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,277.64, 355,860.22 and 68,753.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,277.64, 355,860.22 and 68,753.32 is: 103,113.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,277.64 : 355,860.22 = 68,753.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,277.64/355,860.22 = 68,753.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,277.64x = 355,860.22 × 68,753.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,277.64x = 24,466,571,580.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,466,571,580.93/237,277.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,113.68

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