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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,176.70, 355,763.07 and 96,836.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,176.70, 355,763.07 and 96,836.88 is: 145,254.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,176.70 : 355,763.07 = 96,836.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,176.70/355,763.07 = 96,836.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,176.70x = 355,763.07 × 96,836.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,176.70x = 34,450,985,718.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,450,985,718.02/237,176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,254.51

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