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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,642.87, 356,509.26 and 95,499.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,642.87, 356,509.26 and 95,499.21 is: 143,266.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,642.87 : 356,509.26 = 95,499.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,642.87/356,509.26 = 95,499.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,642.87x = 356,509.26 × 95,499.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,642.87x = 34,046,352,687.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,046,352,687.68/237,642.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,266.88

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