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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,235.18, 355,852.76 and 96,961

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,235.18, 355,852.76 and 96,961 is: 145,441.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,235.18 : 355,852.76 = 96,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,235.18/355,852.76 = 96,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,235.18x = 355,852.76 × 96,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,235.18x = 34,503,839,462.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,503,839,462.36/237,235.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,441.50

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