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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,914.95, 356,653.87 and 102,894.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,914.95, 356,653.87 and 102,894.57 is: 154,247.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,914.95 : 356,653.87 = 102,894.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,914.95/356,653.87 = 102,894.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,914.95x = 356,653.87 × 102,894.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,914.95x = 36,697,746,592.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,697,746,592.49/237,914.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,247.33

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