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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,030.16, 357,050.40 and 86,240.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,030.16, 357,050.40 and 86,240.78 is: 129,363.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,030.16 : 357,050.40 = 86,240.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,030.16/357,050.40 = 86,240.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,030.16x = 357,050.40 × 86,240.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,030.16x = 30,792,304,995.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,792,304,995.31/238,030.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,363.04

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