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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,283.75, 354,589.79 and 96,042.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,283.75, 354,589.79 and 96,042.51 is: 144,130.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,283.75 : 354,589.79 = 96,042.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,283.75/354,589.79 = 96,042.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,283.75x = 354,589.79 × 96,042.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,283.75x = 34,055,692,971.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,055,692,971.76/236,283.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,130.49

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