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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,150.89, 355,726.94 and 96,909.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,150.89, 355,726.94 and 96,909.51 is: 145,364.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,150.89 : 355,726.94 = 96,909.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,150.89/355,726.94 = 96,909.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,150.89x = 355,726.94 × 96,909.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,150.89x = 34,473,322,964.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,473,322,964.65/237,150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,364.51

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