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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,688.42, 368,531.41 and 95,943.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,688.42, 368,531.41 and 95,943.92 is: 143,915.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,688.42 : 368,531.41 = 95,943.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,688.42/368,531.41 = 95,943.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,688.42x = 368,531.41 × 95,943.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,688.42x = 35,358,348,118.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,358,348,118.53/245,688.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,915.40

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