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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,446.17, 354,829.90 and 96,230.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,446.17, 354,829.90 and 96,230.31 is: 144,410.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,446.17 : 354,829.90 = 96,230.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,446.17/354,829.90 = 96,230.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,446.17x = 354,829.90 × 96,230.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,446.17x = 34,145,391,274.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,145,391,274.27/236,446.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,410.85

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