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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,137.64, 355,707.06 and 96,896.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,137.64, 355,707.06 and 96,896.26 is: 145,344.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,137.64 : 355,707.06 = 96,896.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,137.64/355,707.06 = 96,896.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,137.64x = 355,707.06 × 96,896.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,137.64x = 34,466,683,769.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,466,683,769.60/237,137.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,344.64

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