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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,015.57, 357,112.23 and 95,901.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,015.57, 357,112.23 and 95,901.17 is: 143,887.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,015.57 : 357,112.23 = 95,901.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,015.57/357,112.23 = 95,901.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,015.57x = 357,112.23 × 95,901.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,015.57x = 34,247,479,342.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,247,479,342.28/238,015.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,887.56

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