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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,557, 356,370.24 and 69,055.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,557, 356,370.24 and 69,055.43 is: 103,593.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,557 : 356,370.24 = 69,055.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,557/356,370.24 = 69,055.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,557x = 356,370.24 × 69,055.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,557x = 24,609,300,162.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,609,300,162.40/237,557
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,593.24

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