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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,187.45, 357,009.39 and 95,941.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,187.45, 357,009.39 and 95,941.63 is: 143,802.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,187.45 : 357,009.39 = 95,941.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,187.45/357,009.39 = 95,941.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,187.45x = 357,009.39 × 95,941.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,187.45x = 34,252,063,248.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,252,063,248.17/238,187.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,802.97

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