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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,688.92, 368,532.16 and 95,944.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,688.92, 368,532.16 and 95,944.42 is: 143,916.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,688.92 : 368,532.16 = 95,944.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,688.92/368,532.16 = 95,944.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,688.92x = 368,532.16 × 95,944.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,688.92x = 35,358,604,342.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,358,604,342.55/245,688.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,916.15

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