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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,497.51, 356,269.59 and 69,019.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,497.51, 356,269.59 and 69,019.31 is: 103,535.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,497.51 : 356,269.59 = 69,019.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,497.51/356,269.59 = 69,019.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,497.51x = 356,269.59 × 69,019.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,497.51x = 24,589,479,494.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,589,479,494.43/237,497.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,535.74

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