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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,117.67, 355,674.57 and 96,777.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,117.67, 355,674.57 and 96,777.88 is: 145,166.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,117.67 : 355,674.57 = 96,777.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,117.67/355,674.57 = 96,777.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,117.67x = 355,674.57 × 96,777.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,117.67x = 34,421,430,854.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,421,430,854.51/237,117.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,166.03

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