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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,145.51, 355,718.27 and 96,904

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,145.51, 355,718.27 and 96,904 is: 145,356.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,145.51 : 355,718.27 = 96,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,145.51/355,718.27 = 96,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,145.51x = 355,718.27 × 96,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,145.51x = 34,470,523,236.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,470,523,236.08/237,145.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,356.00

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