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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,694.42, 368,540.42 and 95,949.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,694.42, 368,540.42 and 95,949.92 is: 143,924.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,694.42 : 368,540.42 = 95,949.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,694.42/368,540.42 = 95,949.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,694.42x = 368,540.42 × 95,949.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,694.42x = 35,361,423,815.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,361,423,815.77/245,694.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,924.41

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