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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,355.07, 356,031.71 and 97,113.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,355.07, 356,031.71 and 97,113.65 is: 145,670.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,355.07 : 356,031.71 = 97,113.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,355.07/356,031.71 = 97,113.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,355.07x = 356,031.71 × 97,113.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,355.07x = 34,575,538,388.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,575,538,388.27/237,355.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,670.11

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