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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,962.48, 356,784.04 and 93,736.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,962.48, 356,784.04 and 93,736.44 is: 140,541.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,962.48 : 356,784.04 = 93,736.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,962.48/356,784.04 = 93,736.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,962.48x = 356,784.04 × 93,736.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,962.48x = 33,443,665,875.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,443,665,875.59/237,962.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,541.76

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