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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,975.82, 356,997.14 and 69,508.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,975.82, 356,997.14 and 69,508.51 is: 104,272.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,975.82 : 356,997.14 = 69,508.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,975.82/356,997.14 = 69,508.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,975.82x = 356,997.14 × 69,508.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,975.82x = 24,814,339,275.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,814,339,275.66/237,975.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,272.52

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