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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,138.83, 355,708.84 and 96,897.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,138.83, 355,708.84 and 96,897.45 is: 145,346.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,138.83 : 355,708.84 = 96,897.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,138.83/355,708.84 = 96,897.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,138.83x = 355,708.84 × 96,897.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,138.83x = 34,467,279,538.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,467,279,538.46/237,138.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,346.42

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