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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,432.26, 356,215.14 and 95,377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,432.26, 356,215.14 and 95,377.28 is: 143,092.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,432.26 : 356,215.14 = 95,377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,432.26/356,215.14 = 95,377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,432.26x = 356,215.14 × 95,377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,432.26x = 33,974,831,148.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,974,831,148.02/237,432.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,092.73

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