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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,795.41, 356,838.03 and 95,614.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,795.41, 356,838.03 and 95,614.02 is: 143,479.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,795.41 : 356,838.03 = 95,614.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,795.41/356,838.03 = 95,614.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,795.41x = 356,838.03 × 95,614.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,795.41x = 34,118,718,537.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,118,718,537.18/237,795.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,479.30

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