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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,539.94, 356,344.67 and 69,038.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,539.94, 356,344.67 and 69,038.33 is: 103,567.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,539.94 : 356,344.67 = 69,038.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,539.94/356,344.67 = 69,038.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,539.94x = 356,344.67 × 69,038.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,539.94x = 24,601,438,923.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,601,438,923.73/237,539.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,567.59

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