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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,096.76, 357,141.24 and 95,938.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,096.76, 357,141.24 and 95,938.61 is: 143,906.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,096.76 : 357,141.24 = 95,938.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,096.76/357,141.24 = 95,938.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,096.76x = 357,141.24 × 95,938.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,096.76x = 34,263,632,353.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,263,632,353.57/238,096.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,906.34

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