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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,884.41, 356,841.03 and 95,729.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,884.41, 356,841.03 and 95,729.14 is: 143,599.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,884.41 : 356,841.03 = 95,729.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,884.41/356,841.03 = 95,729.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,884.41x = 356,841.03 × 95,729.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,884.41x = 34,160,084,918.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,160,084,918.61/237,884.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,599.51

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