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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,238.83, 211,573.77 and 95,901.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,238.83, 211,573.77 and 95,901.38 is: 132,409.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,238.83 : 211,573.77 = 95,901.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,238.83/211,573.77 = 95,901.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,238.83x = 211,573.77 × 95,901.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,238.83x = 20,290,216,514.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,290,216,514.80/153,238.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,409.11

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