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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,138.92, 355,708.98 and 96,897.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,138.92, 355,708.98 and 96,897.55 is: 145,346.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,138.92 : 355,708.98 = 96,897.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,138.92/355,708.98 = 96,897.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,138.92x = 355,708.98 × 96,897.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,138.92x = 34,467,326,896.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,467,326,896.45/237,138.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,346.56

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