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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,823.80, 356,735.70 and 97,510.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,823.80, 356,735.70 and 97,510.20 is: 146,265.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,823.80 : 356,735.70 = 97,510.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,823.80/356,735.70 = 97,510.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,823.80x = 356,735.70 × 97,510.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,823.80x = 34,785,369,454.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,785,369,454.14/237,823.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,265.30

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