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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,457.52, 356,104.28 and 68,932.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,457.52, 356,104.28 and 68,932.16 is: 103,374.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,457.52 : 356,104.28 = 68,932.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,457.52/356,104.28 = 68,932.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,457.52x = 356,104.28 × 68,932.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,457.52x = 24,547,037,205.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,547,037,205.64/237,457.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,374.44

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