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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,182.25, 357,001.58 and 95,936.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,182.25, 357,001.58 and 95,936.43 is: 143,795.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,182.25 : 357,001.58 = 95,936.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,182.25/357,001.58 = 95,936.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,182.25x = 357,001.58 × 95,936.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,182.25x = 34,249,456,120.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,249,456,120.38/238,182.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,795.17

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