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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,070.98, 364,081.58 and 237,122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,070.98, 364,081.58 and 237,122.34 is: 355,171.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,070.98 : 364,081.58 = 237,122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,070.98/364,081.58 = 237,122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,070.98x = 364,081.58 × 237,122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,070.98x = 86,331,876,200.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,331,876,200.50/243,070.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,171.47

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