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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,254.40, 355,708.80 and 96,940.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,254.40, 355,708.80 and 96,940.80 is: 145,340.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,254.40 : 355,708.80 = 96,940.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,254.40/355,708.80 = 96,940.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,254.40x = 355,708.80 × 96,940.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,254.40x = 34,482,695,639.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,482,695,639.04/237,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,340.59

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