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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,061.13, 357,093.77 and 60,568.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,061.13, 357,093.77 and 60,568.32 is: 90,853.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,061.13 : 357,093.77 = 60,568.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,061.13/357,093.77 = 60,568.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,061.13x = 357,093.77 × 60,568.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,061.13x = 21,628,569,428.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,628,569,428.52/238,061.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,853.01

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