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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,724.76, 353,588.10 and 95,486.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,724.76, 353,588.10 and 95,486.04 is: 143,229.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,724.76 : 353,588.10 = 95,486.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,724.76/353,588.10 = 95,486.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,724.76x = 353,588.10 × 95,486.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,724.76x = 33,762,727,460.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,762,727,460.12/235,724.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,229.45

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