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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,502.52, 354,445.74 and 96,097

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,502.52, 354,445.74 and 96,097 is: 144,020.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,502.52 : 354,445.74 = 96,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,502.52/354,445.74 = 96,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,502.52x = 354,445.74 × 96,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,502.52x = 34,061,172,276.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,061,172,276.78/236,502.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,020.34

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