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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,459.84, 356,186.76 and 95,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,459.84, 356,186.76 and 95,368 is: 143,050.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,459.84 : 356,186.76 = 95,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,459.84/356,186.76 = 95,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,459.84x = 356,186.76 × 95,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,459.84x = 33,968,818,927.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,968,818,927.68/237,459.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,050.80

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