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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,034.57, 357,050.32 and 60,540.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,034.57, 357,050.32 and 60,540.05 is: 90,809.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,034.57 : 357,050.32 = 60,540.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,034.57/357,050.32 = 60,540.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,034.57x = 357,050.32 × 60,540.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,034.57x = 21,615,844,966.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,615,844,966.59/238,034.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,809.69

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