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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,994.22, 357,341.25 and 98,026.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,994.22, 357,341.25 and 98,026.22 is: 147,183.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,994.22 : 357,341.25 = 98,026.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,994.22/357,341.25 = 98,026.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,994.22x = 357,341.25 × 98,026.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,994.22x = 35,028,810,200.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,028,810,200.87/237,994.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,183.45

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