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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,387.48, 356,080.12 and 97,146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,387.48, 356,080.12 and 97,146.12 is: 145,718.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,387.48 : 356,080.12 = 97,146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,387.48/356,080.12 = 97,146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,387.48x = 356,080.12 × 97,146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,387.48x = 34,591,802,067.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,591,802,067.13/237,387.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,718.73

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