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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,944, 356,897.08 and 95,689

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,944, 356,897.08 and 95,689 is: 143,525.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,944 : 356,897.08 = 95,689 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,944/356,897.08 = 95,689/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,944x = 356,897.08 × 95,689
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,944x = 34,151,124,688.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,151,124,688.12/237,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,525.89

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