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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,989.34, 357,333.93 and 98,021.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,989.34, 357,333.93 and 98,021.34 is: 147,176.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,989.34 : 357,333.93 = 98,021.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,989.34/357,333.93 = 98,021.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,989.34x = 357,333.93 × 98,021.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,989.34x = 35,026,350,646.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,026,350,646.07/237,989.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,176.13

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