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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,139.26, 355,709.50 and 96,897.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,139.26, 355,709.50 and 96,897.89 is: 145,347.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,139.26 : 355,709.50 = 96,897.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,139.26/355,709.50 = 96,897.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,139.26x = 355,709.50 × 96,897.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,139.26x = 34,467,500,002.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,467,500,002.96/237,139.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,347.08

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