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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,175.20, 355,760.82 and 96,835.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,175.20, 355,760.82 and 96,835.38 is: 145,252.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,175.20 : 355,760.82 = 96,835.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,175.20/355,760.82 = 96,835.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,175.20x = 355,760.82 × 96,835.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,175.20x = 34,450,234,193.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,450,234,193.81/237,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,252.26

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