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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,941.88, 356,893.90 and 95,686.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,941.88, 356,893.90 and 95,686.87 is: 143,522.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,941.88 : 356,893.90 = 95,686.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,941.88/356,893.90 = 95,686.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,941.88x = 356,893.90 × 95,686.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,941.88x = 34,150,059,750.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,150,059,750.82/237,941.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,522.70

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