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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,357.07, 356,034.70 and 97,115.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,357.07, 356,034.70 and 97,115.65 is: 145,673.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,357.07 : 356,034.70 = 97,115.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,357.07/356,034.70 = 97,115.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,357.07x = 356,034.70 × 97,115.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,357.07x = 34,576,541,313.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,576,541,313.06/237,357.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,673.10

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