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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,773.52, 356,662.44 and 102,812.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,773.52, 356,662.44 and 102,812.40 is: 154,219.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,773.52 : 356,662.44 = 102,812.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,773.52/356,662.44 = 102,812.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,773.52x = 356,662.44 × 102,812.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,773.52x = 36,669,321,446.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,669,321,446.26/237,773.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,219.53

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