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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,909.88, 368,618.57 and 95,943.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,909.88, 368,618.57 and 95,943.84 is: 143,819.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,909.88 : 368,618.57 = 95,943.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,909.88/368,618.57 = 95,943.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,909.88x = 368,618.57 × 95,943.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,909.88x = 35,366,681,101.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,366,681,101.11/245,909.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,819.68

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