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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,422.34, 356,168.79 and 68,944.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,422.34, 356,168.79 and 68,944.14 is: 103,426.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,422.34 : 356,168.79 = 68,944.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,422.34/356,168.79 = 68,944.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,422.34x = 356,168.79 × 68,944.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,422.34x = 24,555,750,921.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,555,750,921.39/237,422.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,426.45

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