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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,158.40, 354,237.60 and 96,017.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,158.40, 354,237.60 and 96,017.60 is: 144,026.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,158.40 : 354,237.60 = 96,017.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,158.40/354,237.60 = 96,017.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,158.40x = 354,237.60 × 96,017.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,158.40x = 34,013,044,181.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,013,044,181.76/236,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,026.40

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