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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,337.48, 356,006.22 and 97,039

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,337.48, 356,006.22 and 97,039 is: 145,558.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,337.48 : 356,006.22 = 97,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,337.48/356,006.22 = 97,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,337.48x = 356,006.22 × 97,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,337.48x = 34,546,487,582.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,546,487,582.58/237,337.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,558.50

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