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