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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,652.09, 368,258.99 and 95,857.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,652.09, 368,258.99 and 95,857.55 is: 143,700.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,652.09 : 368,258.99 = 95,857.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,652.09/368,258.99 = 95,857.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,652.09x = 368,258.99 × 95,857.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,652.09x = 35,300,402,226.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,300,402,226.29/245,652.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,700.80

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