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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,789.41, 356,829.03 and 95,608.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,789.41, 356,829.03 and 95,608.01 is: 143,470.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,789.41 : 356,829.03 = 95,608.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,789.41/356,829.03 = 95,608.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,789.41x = 356,829.03 × 95,608.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,789.41x = 34,115,714,360.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,115,714,360.60/237,789.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,470.29

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