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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,393.18, 356,091.39 and 97,151.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,393.18, 356,091.39 and 97,151.81 is: 145,728.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,393.18 : 356,091.39 = 97,151.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,393.18/356,091.39 = 97,151.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,393.18x = 356,091.39 × 97,151.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,393.18x = 34,594,921,283.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,594,921,283.46/237,393.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,728.37

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