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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,316.42, 356,031.74 and 97,075.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,316.42, 356,031.74 and 97,075.45 is: 145,636.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,316.42 : 356,031.74 = 97,075.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,316.42/356,031.74 = 97,075.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,316.42x = 356,031.74 × 97,075.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,316.42x = 34,561,941,374.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,561,941,374.78/237,316.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,636.54

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