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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,344.60, 356,147.94 and 97,201.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,344.60, 356,147.94 and 97,201.40 is: 145,855.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,344.60 : 356,147.94 = 97,201.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,344.60/356,147.94 = 97,201.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,344.60x = 356,147.94 × 97,201.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,344.60x = 34,618,078,375.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,618,078,375.12/237,344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,855.77

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