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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,687.36, 356,523.72 and 97,340.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,687.36, 356,523.72 and 97,340.28 is: 146,007.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,687.36 : 356,523.72 = 97,340.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,687.36/356,523.72 = 97,340.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,687.36x = 356,523.72 × 97,340.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,687.36x = 34,704,118,731.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,704,118,731.44/237,687.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,007.42

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