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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,645.24, 356,512.82 and 95,501.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,645.24, 356,512.82 and 95,501.58 is: 143,270.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,645.24 : 356,512.82 = 95,501.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,645.24/356,512.82 = 95,501.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,645.24x = 356,512.82 × 95,501.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,645.24x = 34,047,537,600.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,047,537,600.26/237,645.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,270.44

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