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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,170.17, 355,753.32 and 96,830.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,170.17, 355,753.32 and 96,830.38 is: 145,244.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,170.17 : 355,753.32 = 96,830.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,170.17/355,753.32 = 96,830.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,170.17x = 355,753.32 × 96,830.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,170.17x = 34,447,729,161.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,447,729,161.86/237,170.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,244.78

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