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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,790.91, 356,831.28 and 95,609.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,790.91, 356,831.28 and 95,609.52 is: 143,472.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,790.91 : 356,831.28 = 95,609.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,790.91/356,831.28 = 95,609.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,790.91x = 356,831.28 × 95,609.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,790.91x = 34,116,467,401.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,116,467,401.79/237,790.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,472.55

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