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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,071.21, 355,607.08 and 96,829.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,071.21, 355,607.08 and 96,829.83 is: 145,244.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,071.21 : 355,607.08 = 96,829.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,071.21/355,607.08 = 96,829.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,071.21x = 355,607.08 × 96,829.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,071.21x = 34,433,372,861.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,433,372,861.12/237,071.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,244.86

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