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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,193.68, 355,788.56 and 96,853.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,193.68, 355,788.56 and 96,853.88 is: 145,280.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,193.68 : 355,788.56 = 96,853.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,193.68/355,788.56 = 96,853.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,193.68x = 355,788.56 × 96,853.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,193.68x = 34,459,502,495.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,459,502,495.61/237,193.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,280.02

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