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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,639.72, 355,573.71 and 234,982.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,639.72, 355,573.71 and 234,982.38 is: 351,597.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,639.72 : 355,573.71 = 234,982.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,639.72/355,573.71 = 234,982.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,639.72x = 355,573.71 × 234,982.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,639.72x = 83,553,556,641.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,553,556,641.23/237,639.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,597.61

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