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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,688.40, 356,359.80 and 97,374.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,688.40, 356,359.80 and 97,374.80 is: 145,991.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,688.40 : 356,359.80 = 97,374.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,688.40/356,359.80 = 97,374.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,688.40x = 356,359.80 × 97,374.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,688.40x = 34,700,464,253.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,700,464,253.04/237,688.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,991.41

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