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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,531.52, 354,489.24 and 96,126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,531.52, 354,489.24 and 96,126 is: 144,063.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,531.52 : 354,489.24 = 96,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,531.52/354,489.24 = 96,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,531.52x = 354,489.24 × 96,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,531.52x = 34,075,632,684.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,075,632,684.24/236,531.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,063.81

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