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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,442.35, 356,107.62 and 68,918.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,442.35, 356,107.62 and 68,918.22 is: 103,361.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,442.35 : 356,107.62 = 68,918.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,442.35/356,107.62 = 68,918.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,442.35x = 356,107.62 × 68,918.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,442.35x = 24,542,303,298.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,542,303,298.84/237,442.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,361.10

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