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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,034.52, 357,050.22 and 60,540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,034.52, 357,050.22 and 60,540 is: 90,809.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,034.52 : 357,050.22 = 60,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,034.52/357,050.22 = 60,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,034.52x = 357,050.22 × 60,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,034.52x = 21,615,820,318.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,615,820,318.80/238,034.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,809.60

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