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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,002.26, 357,005.70 and 60,509.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,002.26, 357,005.70 and 60,509.27 is: 90,764.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,002.26 : 357,005.70 = 60,509.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,002.26/357,005.70 = 60,509.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,002.26x = 357,005.70 × 60,509.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,002.26x = 21,602,154,292.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,602,154,292.84/238,002.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,764.49

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