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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,012.24, 357,012.44 and 58,098.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,012.24, 357,012.44 and 58,098.94 is: 87,146.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,012.24 : 357,012.44 = 58,098.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,012.24/357,012.44 = 58,098.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,012.24x = 357,012.44 × 58,098.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,012.24x = 20,742,044,330.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,742,044,330.81/238,012.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,146.96

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