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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,496.41, 356,162.40 and 68,971.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,496.41, 356,162.40 and 68,971.05 is: 103,432.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,496.41 : 356,162.40 = 68,971.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,496.41/356,162.40 = 68,971.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,496.41x = 356,162.40 × 68,971.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,496.41x = 24,564,894,698.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,564,894,698.52/237,496.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,432.70

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