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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,138.61, 357,114.51 and 95,957.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,138.61, 357,114.51 and 95,957.33 is: 143,898.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,138.61 : 357,114.51 = 95,957.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,138.61/357,114.51 = 95,957.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,138.61x = 357,114.51 × 95,957.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,138.61x = 34,267,753,098.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,267,753,098.29/238,138.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,898.35

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