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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,178.26, 355,765.32 and 96,838.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,178.26, 355,765.32 and 96,838.38 is: 145,256.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,178.26 : 355,765.32 = 96,838.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,178.26/355,765.32 = 96,838.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,178.26x = 355,765.32 × 96,838.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,178.26x = 34,451,737,248.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,451,737,248.98/237,178.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,256.72

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