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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,064.02, 963,159.73 and 237,362.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,064.02, 963,159.73 and 237,362.23 is: 356,066.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,064.02 : 963,159.73 = 237,362.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,064.02/963,159.73 = 237,362.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,064.02x = 963,159.73 × 237,362.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,064.02x = 228,617,741,969.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,617,741,969.54/642,064.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,066.90

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