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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,429.70, 368,338.95 and 95,741.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,429.70, 368,338.95 and 95,741.70 is: 143,688.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,429.70 : 368,338.95 = 95,741.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,429.70/368,338.95 = 95,741.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,429.70x = 368,338.95 × 95,741.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,429.70x = 35,265,397,249.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,265,397,249.22/245,429.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,688.39

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