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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,734.15, 356,623.34 and 85,969.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,734.15, 356,623.34 and 85,969.26 is: 128,961.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,734.15 : 356,623.34 = 85,969.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,734.15/356,623.34 = 85,969.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,734.15x = 356,623.34 × 85,969.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,734.15x = 30,658,644,208.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,658,644,208.68/237,734.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,961.89

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