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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,082.50, 355,624.08 and 96,841.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,082.50, 355,624.08 and 96,841.11 is: 145,261.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,082.50 : 355,624.08 = 96,841.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,082.50/355,624.08 = 96,841.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,082.50x = 355,624.08 × 96,841.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,082.50x = 34,439,030,649.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,439,030,649.93/237,082.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,261.80

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