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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,222.76, 355,832.08 and 96,882.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,222.76, 355,832.08 and 96,882.88 is: 145,323.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,222.76 : 355,832.08 = 96,882.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,222.76/355,832.08 = 96,882.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,222.76x = 355,832.08 × 96,882.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,222.76x = 34,474,036,706.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,474,036,706.79/237,222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,323.48

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