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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,946.39, 356,900.65 and 95,691.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,946.39, 356,900.65 and 95,691.38 is: 143,529.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,946.39 : 356,900.65 = 95,691.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,946.39/356,900.65 = 95,691.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,946.39x = 356,900.65 × 95,691.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,946.39x = 34,152,313,697.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,152,313,697.67/237,946.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,529.45

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