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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,418.34, 356,145.95 and 68,941.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,418.34, 356,145.95 and 68,941.44 is: 103,417.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,418.34 : 356,145.95 = 68,941.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,418.34/356,145.95 = 68,941.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,418.34x = 356,145.95 × 68,941.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,418.34x = 24,553,214,298.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,553,214,298.46/237,418.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,417.52

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