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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,182.47, 357,001.91 and 95,936.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,182.47, 357,001.91 and 95,936.65 is: 143,795.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,182.47 : 357,001.91 = 95,936.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,182.47/357,001.91 = 95,936.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,182.47x = 357,001.91 × 95,936.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,182.47x = 34,249,565,024.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,249,565,024.31/238,182.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,795.49

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