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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,527.94, 368,143.68 and 95,739.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,527.94, 368,143.68 and 95,739.50 is: 143,551.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,527.94 : 368,143.68 = 95,739.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,527.94/368,143.68 = 95,739.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,527.94x = 368,143.68 × 95,739.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,527.94x = 35,245,893,130.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,245,893,130.74/245,527.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,551.45

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