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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,070.49, 355,606.02 and 96,829.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,070.49, 355,606.02 and 96,829.11 is: 145,243.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,070.49 : 355,606.02 = 96,829.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,070.49/355,606.02 = 96,829.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,070.49x = 355,606.02 × 96,829.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,070.49x = 34,433,014,427.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,433,014,427.24/237,070.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,243.78

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