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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,145.64, 355,719.06 and 96,904.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,145.64, 355,719.06 and 96,904.26 is: 145,356.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,145.64 : 355,719.06 = 96,904.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,145.64/355,719.06 = 96,904.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,145.64x = 355,719.06 × 96,904.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,145.64x = 34,470,692,277.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,470,692,277.20/237,145.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,356.64

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