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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,994.72, 357,342 and 98,026.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,994.72, 357,342 and 98,026.72 is: 147,184.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,994.72 : 357,342 = 98,026.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,994.72/357,342 = 98,026.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,994.72x = 357,342 × 98,026.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,994.72x = 35,029,064,178.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,029,064,178.24/237,994.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,184.21

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