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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,042.32, 357,061.84 and 60,547

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,042.32, 357,061.84 and 60,547 is: 90,820.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,042.32 : 357,061.84 = 60,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,042.32/357,061.84 = 60,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,042.32x = 357,061.84 × 60,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,042.32x = 21,619,023,226.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,619,023,226.48/238,042.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,820.08

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