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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,336.48, 356,004.72 and 97,038

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,336.48, 356,004.72 and 97,038 is: 145,557

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,336.48 : 356,004.72 = 97,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,336.48/356,004.72 = 97,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,336.48x = 356,004.72 × 97,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,336.48x = 34,545,986,019.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,545,986,019.36/237,336.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,557

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