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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,318.92, 354,478.38 and 96,044.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,318.92, 354,478.38 and 96,044.68 is: 144,067.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,318.92 : 354,478.38 = 96,044.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,318.92/354,478.38 = 96,044.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,318.92x = 354,478.38 × 96,044.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,318.92x = 34,045,762,574.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,045,762,574.02/236,318.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,067.02

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