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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,294.38, 355,868.22 and 68,827.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,294.38, 355,868.22 and 68,827.11 is: 103,219.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,294.38 : 355,868.22 = 68,827.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,294.38/355,868.22 = 68,827.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,294.38x = 355,868.22 × 68,827.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,294.38x = 24,493,381,123.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,493,381,123.44/237,294.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,219.39

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