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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,994.72, 357,341.99 and 98,026.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,994.72, 357,341.99 and 98,026.72 is: 147,184.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,994.72 : 357,341.99 = 98,026.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,994.72/357,341.99 = 98,026.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,994.72x = 357,341.99 × 98,026.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,994.72x = 35,029,063,197.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,029,063,197.97/237,994.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,184.20

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