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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,163.10, 355,744.78 and 96,921.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,163.10, 355,744.78 and 96,921.58 is: 145,382.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,163.10 : 355,744.78 = 96,921.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,163.10/355,744.78 = 96,921.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,163.10x = 355,744.78 × 96,921.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,163.10x = 34,479,346,154.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,479,346,154.35/237,163.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,382.42

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