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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,223.96, 354,482.94 and 95,982.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,223.96, 354,482.94 and 95,982.57 is: 144,033.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,223.96 : 354,482.94 = 95,982.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,223.96/354,482.94 = 95,982.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,223.96x = 354,482.94 × 95,982.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,223.96x = 34,024,183,602.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,024,183,602.36/236,223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,033.58

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