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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,761.86, 368,650.08 and 95,996.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,761.86, 368,650.08 and 95,996.10 is: 143,997.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,761.86 : 368,650.08 = 95,996.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,761.86/368,650.08 = 95,996.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,761.86x = 368,650.08 × 95,996.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,761.86x = 35,388,969,944.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,388,969,944.69/245,761.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,997.00

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