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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,137, 355,705.52 and 96,895.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,137, 355,705.52 and 96,895.52 is: 145,343.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,137 : 355,705.52 = 96,895.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,137/355,705.52 = 96,895.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,137x = 355,705.52 × 96,895.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,137x = 34,466,271,327.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,466,271,327.27/237,137
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,343.29

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