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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,332.88, 355,998.36 and 97,091.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,332.88, 355,998.36 and 97,091.40 is: 145,636.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,332.88 : 355,998.36 = 97,091.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,332.88/355,998.36 = 97,091.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,332.88x = 355,998.36 × 97,091.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,332.88x = 34,564,379,170.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,564,379,170.10/237,332.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,636.71

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