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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,188.20, 357,010.52 and 95,942.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,188.20, 357,010.52 and 95,942.39 is: 143,804.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,188.20 : 357,010.52 = 95,942.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,188.20/357,010.52 = 95,942.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,188.20x = 357,010.52 × 95,942.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,188.20x = 34,252,440,279.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,252,440,279.18/238,188.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,804.10

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