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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,042.86, 355,564.63 and 96,801.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,042.86, 355,564.63 and 96,801.48 is: 145,202.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,042.86 : 355,564.63 = 96,801.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,042.86/355,564.63 = 96,801.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,042.86x = 355,564.63 × 96,801.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,042.86x = 34,419,182,140.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,419,182,140.13/237,042.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,202.36

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