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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,034.21, 355,551.66 and 96,792.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,034.21, 355,551.66 and 96,792.84 is: 145,189.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,034.21 : 355,551.66 = 96,792.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,034.21/355,551.66 = 96,792.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,034.21x = 355,551.66 × 96,792.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,034.21x = 34,414,854,938.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,414,854,938.11/237,034.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,189.40

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