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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,191.83, 357,015.95 and 95,946.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,191.83, 357,015.95 and 95,946.01 is: 143,809.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,191.83 : 357,015.95 = 95,946.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,191.83/357,015.95 = 95,946.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,191.83x = 357,015.95 × 95,946.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,191.83x = 34,254,255,908.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,254,255,908.86/238,191.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,809.53

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