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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,069.72, 963,168.28 and 237,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,069.72, 963,168.28 and 237,368 is: 356,075.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,069.72 : 963,168.28 = 237,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,069.72/963,168.28 = 237,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,069.72x = 963,168.28 × 237,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,069.72x = 228,625,328,287.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,625,328,287.04/642,069.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,075.55

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