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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,354.57, 356,030.96 and 97,113.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,354.57, 356,030.96 and 97,113.15 is: 145,669.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,354.57 : 356,030.96 = 97,113.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,354.57/356,030.96 = 97,113.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,354.57x = 356,030.96 × 97,113.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,354.57x = 34,575,287,537.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,575,287,537.56/237,354.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,669.36

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