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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,169.17, 355,751.82 and 96,829.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,169.17, 355,751.82 and 96,829.38 is: 145,243.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,169.17 : 355,751.82 = 96,829.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,169.17/355,751.82 = 96,829.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,169.17x = 355,751.82 × 96,829.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,169.17x = 34,447,228,164.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,447,228,164.47/237,169.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,243.28

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