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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,376.70, 356,266.65 and 97,235.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,376.70, 356,266.65 and 97,235.90 is: 145,936.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,376.70 : 356,266.65 = 97,235.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,376.70/356,266.65 = 97,235.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,376.70x = 356,266.65 × 97,235.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,376.70x = 34,641,908,352.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,641,908,352.74/237,376.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,936.43

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