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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,044.22, 355,566.66 and 96,802.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,044.22, 355,566.66 and 96,802.86 is: 145,204.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,044.22 : 355,566.66 = 96,802.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,044.22/355,566.66 = 96,802.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,044.22x = 355,566.66 × 96,802.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,044.22x = 34,419,869,608.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,419,869,608.65/237,044.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,204.42

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