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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,489.57, 356,233.82 and 97,248.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,489.57, 356,233.82 and 97,248.33 is: 145,872.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,489.57 : 356,233.82 = 97,248.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,489.57/356,233.82 = 97,248.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,489.57x = 356,233.82 × 97,248.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,489.57x = 34,643,143,598.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,643,143,598.28/237,489.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,872.27

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