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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,132.51, 355,698.77 and 96,891

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,132.51, 355,698.77 and 96,891 is: 145,336.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,132.51 : 355,698.77 = 96,891 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,132.51/355,698.77 = 96,891/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,132.51x = 355,698.77 × 96,891
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,132.51x = 34,464,009,039.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,464,009,039.62/237,132.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,336.50

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