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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,631.52, 356,419.52 and 95,471.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,631.52, 356,419.52 and 95,471.04 is: 143,195.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,631.52 : 356,419.52 = 95,471.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,631.52/356,419.52 = 95,471.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,631.52x = 356,419.52 × 95,471.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,631.52x = 34,027,742,250.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,027,742,250.70/237,631.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,195.41

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