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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,033.70, 357,049 and 60,539.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,033.70, 357,049 and 60,539.17 is: 90,808.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,033.70 : 357,049 = 60,539.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,033.70/357,049 = 60,539.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,033.70x = 357,049 × 60,539.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,033.70x = 21,615,450,109.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,615,450,109.33/238,033.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,808.36

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