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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,287.68, 352,997.40 and 95,144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,287.68, 352,997.40 and 95,144.72 is: 142,743.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,287.68 : 352,997.40 = 95,144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,287.68/352,997.40 = 95,144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,287.68x = 352,997.40 × 95,144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,287.68x = 33,585,838,783.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,585,838,783.73/235,287.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,743.72

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