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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,068.46, 963,166.41 and 237,366.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,068.46, 963,166.41 and 237,366.75 is: 356,073.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,068.46 : 963,166.41 = 237,366.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,068.46/963,166.41 = 237,366.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,068.46x = 963,166.41 × 237,366.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,068.46x = 228,623,680,450.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,623,680,450.87/642,068.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,073.68

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