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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,853.59, 356,761.76 and 67,068.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,853.59, 356,761.76 and 67,068.41 is: 100,597.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,853.59 : 356,761.76 = 67,068.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,853.59/356,761.76 = 67,068.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,853.59x = 356,761.76 × 67,068.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,853.59x = 23,927,441,872.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,927,441,872.85/237,853.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,597.35

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