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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,032.71, 357,047.49 and 60,538.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,032.71, 357,047.49 and 60,538.19 is: 90,806.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,032.71 : 357,047.49 = 60,538.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,032.71/357,047.49 = 60,538.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,032.71x = 357,047.49 × 60,538.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,032.71x = 21,615,007,230.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,615,007,230.42/238,032.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,806.88

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