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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,512.33, 356,285.84 and 66,759.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,512.33, 356,285.84 and 66,759.23 is: 100,143.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,512.33 : 356,285.84 = 66,759.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,512.33/356,285.84 = 66,759.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,512.33x = 356,285.84 × 66,759.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,512.33x = 23,785,368,895.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,785,368,895.22/237,512.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,143.72

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