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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,032.70, 357,047.51 and 60,538.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,032.70, 357,047.51 and 60,538.17 is: 90,806.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,032.70 : 357,047.51 = 60,538.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,032.70/357,047.51 = 60,538.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,032.70x = 357,047.51 × 60,538.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,032.70x = 21,615,003,894.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,615,003,894.69/238,032.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,806.87

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