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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,719.89, 368,561.84 and 95,931.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,719.89, 368,561.84 and 95,931.81 is: 143,890.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,719.89 : 368,561.84 = 95,931.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,719.89/368,561.84 = 95,931.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,719.89x = 368,561.84 × 95,931.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,719.89x = 35,356,803,928.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,356,803,928.47/245,719.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,890.69

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