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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,591.36, 356,386.92 and 95,436.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,591.36, 356,386.92 and 95,436.54 is: 143,154.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,591.36 : 356,386.92 = 95,436.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,591.36/356,386.92 = 95,436.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,591.36x = 356,386.92 × 95,436.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,591.36x = 34,012,334,546.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,012,334,546.06/237,591.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,154.76

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