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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,184.26, 357,004.61 and 95,938.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,184.26, 357,004.61 and 95,938.49 is: 143,798.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,184.26 : 357,004.61 = 95,938.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,184.26/357,004.61 = 95,938.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,184.26x = 357,004.61 × 95,938.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,184.26x = 34,250,483,206.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,250,483,206.44/238,184.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,798.26

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