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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,068.24, 355,602.65 and 96,826.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,068.24, 355,602.65 and 96,826.86 is: 145,240.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,068.24 : 355,602.65 = 96,826.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,068.24/355,602.65 = 96,826.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,068.24x = 355,602.65 × 96,826.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,068.24x = 34,431,887,523.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,431,887,523.04/237,068.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,240.41

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