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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,139.02, 355,708.52 and 96,897.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,139.02, 355,708.52 and 96,897.50 is: 145,346.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,139.02 : 355,708.52 = 96,897.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,139.02/355,708.52 = 96,897.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,139.02x = 355,708.52 × 96,897.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,139.02x = 34,467,266,316.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,467,266,316.70/237,139.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,346.25

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