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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,291.90, 355,731.21 and 96,961.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,291.90, 355,731.21 and 96,961.02 is: 145,357.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,291.90 : 355,731.21 = 96,961.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,291.90/355,731.21 = 96,961.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,291.90x = 355,731.21 × 96,961.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,291.90x = 34,492,060,967.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,492,060,967.43/237,291.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,357.09

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