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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,209.72, 354,314.60 and 95,968.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,209.72, 354,314.60 and 95,968.40 is: 143,952.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,209.72 : 354,314.60 = 95,968.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,209.72/354,314.60 = 95,968.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,209.72x = 354,314.60 × 95,968.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,209.72x = 34,003,005,258.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,003,005,258.64/236,209.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,952.61

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