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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,142.68, 355,714.62 and 96,901.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,142.68, 355,714.62 and 96,901.28 is: 145,352.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,142.68 : 355,714.62 = 96,901.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,142.68/355,714.62 = 96,901.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,142.68x = 355,714.62 × 96,901.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,142.68x = 34,469,201,992.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,469,201,992.71/237,142.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,352.17

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