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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,792, 356,605.44 and 69,266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,792, 356,605.44 and 69,266.88 is: 103,876.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,792 : 356,605.44 = 69,266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,792/356,605.44 = 69,266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,792x = 356,605.44 × 69,266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,792x = 24,700,946,219.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,700,946,219.83/237,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,876.27

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