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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,130.16, 357,311.76 and 95,969.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,130.16, 357,311.76 and 95,969.04 is: 144,000.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,130.16 : 357,311.76 = 95,969.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,130.16/357,311.76 = 95,969.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,130.16x = 357,311.76 × 95,969.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,130.16x = 34,290,866,587.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,290,866,587.91/238,130.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,000.52

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