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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,691.42, 368,535.92 and 95,946.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,691.42, 368,535.92 and 95,946.92 is: 143,919.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,691.42 : 368,535.92 = 95,946.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,691.42/368,535.92 = 95,946.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,691.42x = 368,535.92 × 95,946.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,691.42x = 35,359,886,433.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,359,886,433.37/245,691.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,919.91

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