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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,379.32, 356,068.02 and 97,137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,379.32, 356,068.02 and 97,137.88 is: 145,706.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,379.32 : 356,068.02 = 97,137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,379.32/356,068.02 = 97,137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,379.32x = 356,068.02 × 97,137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,379.32x = 34,587,692,598.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,587,692,598.60/237,379.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,706.43

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