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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,973.82, 356,994.14 and 69,506.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,973.82, 356,994.14 and 69,506.51 is: 104,269.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,973.82 : 356,994.14 = 69,506.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,973.82/356,994.14 = 69,506.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,973.82x = 356,994.14 × 69,506.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,973.82x = 24,813,414,629.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,813,414,629.35/237,973.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,269.52

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