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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,001.26, 357,004.20 and 60,508.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,001.26, 357,004.20 and 60,508.27 is: 90,762.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,001.26 : 357,004.20 = 60,508.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,001.26/357,004.20 = 60,508.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,001.26x = 357,004.20 × 60,508.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,001.26x = 21,601,706,524.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,601,706,524.73/238,001.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,762.99

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