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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,639.25, 356,503.83 and 95,495.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,639.25, 356,503.83 and 95,495.59 is: 143,261.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,639.25 : 356,503.83 = 95,495.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,639.25/356,503.83 = 95,495.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,639.25x = 356,503.83 × 95,495.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,639.25x = 34,044,541,323.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,044,541,323.11/237,639.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,261.44

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