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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,541.51, 368,295.66 and 95,753.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,541.51, 368,295.66 and 95,753.88 is: 143,624.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,541.51 : 368,295.66 = 95,753.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,541.51/368,295.66 = 95,753.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,541.51x = 368,295.66 × 95,753.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,541.51x = 35,265,738,432.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,265,738,432.16/245,541.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,624.34

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