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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,003.80, 355,376.10 and 96,603.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,003.80, 355,376.10 and 96,603.80 is: 144,852.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,003.80 : 355,376.10 = 96,603.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,003.80/355,376.10 = 96,603.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,003.80x = 355,376.10 × 96,603.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,003.80x = 34,330,681,689.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,330,681,689.18/237,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,852.87

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