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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,036.52, 357,053.22 and 60,542

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,036.52, 357,053.22 and 60,542 is: 90,812.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,036.52 : 357,053.22 = 60,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,036.52/357,053.22 = 60,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,036.52x = 357,053.22 × 60,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,036.52x = 21,616,716,045.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,616,716,045.24/238,036.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,812.60

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