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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,717.70, 354,774.15 and 96,317.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,717.70, 354,774.15 and 96,317.70 is: 144,353.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,717.70 : 354,774.15 = 96,317.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,717.70/354,774.15 = 96,317.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,717.70x = 354,774.15 × 96,317.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,717.70x = 34,171,030,147.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,171,030,147.46/236,717.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,353.51

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