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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,043.61, 355,565.75 and 96,802.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,043.61, 355,565.75 and 96,802.23 is: 145,203.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,043.61 : 355,565.75 = 96,802.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,043.61/355,565.75 = 96,802.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,043.61x = 355,565.75 × 96,802.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,043.61x = 34,419,557,511.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,419,557,511.62/237,043.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,203.48

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