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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,227.63, 355,841.69 and 96,986.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,227.63, 355,841.69 and 96,986.25 is: 145,479.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,227.63 : 355,841.69 = 96,986.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,227.63/355,841.69 = 96,986.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,227.63x = 355,841.69 × 96,986.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,227.63x = 34,511,750,621.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,511,750,621.83/237,227.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,479.48

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