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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,195.48, 357,021.39 and 95,949.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,195.48, 357,021.39 and 95,949.62 is: 143,814.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,195.48 : 357,021.39 = 95,949.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,195.48/357,021.39 = 95,949.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,195.48x = 357,021.39 × 95,949.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,195.48x = 34,256,066,702.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,256,066,702.37/238,195.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,814.93

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