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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,043.32, 357,063.34 and 60,548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,043.32, 357,063.34 and 60,548 is: 90,821.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,043.32 : 357,063.34 = 60,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,043.32/357,063.34 = 60,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,043.32x = 357,063.34 × 60,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,043.32x = 21,619,471,110.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,619,471,110.32/238,043.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,821.58

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