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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,498.20, 356,270.68 and 69,020

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,498.20, 356,270.68 and 69,020 is: 103,536.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,498.20 : 356,270.68 = 69,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,498.20/356,270.68 = 69,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,498.20x = 356,270.68 × 69,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,498.20x = 24,589,802,333.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,589,802,333.60/237,498.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,536.79

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