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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,008.80, 355,383.60 and 96,608.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,008.80, 355,383.60 and 96,608.80 is: 144,860.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,008.80 : 355,383.60 = 96,608.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,008.80/355,383.60 = 96,608.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,008.80x = 355,383.60 × 96,608.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,008.80x = 34,333,183,135.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,333,183,135.68/237,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,860.37

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