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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,137.88, 355,706.82 and 95,047.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,137.88, 355,706.82 and 95,047.56 is: 142,571.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,137.88 : 355,706.82 = 95,047.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,137.88/355,706.82 = 95,047.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,137.88x = 355,706.82 × 95,047.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,137.88x = 33,809,065,316.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,809,065,316.36/237,137.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,571.34

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