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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,499.32, 356,246.62 and 102,658.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,499.32, 356,246.62 and 102,658.74 is: 153,987.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,499.32 : 356,246.62 = 102,658.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,499.32/356,246.62 = 102,658.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,499.32x = 356,246.62 × 102,658.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,499.32x = 36,571,829,138.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,571,829,138.46/237,499.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,987.09

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