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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,114.08, 357,162.48 and 96,020.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,114.08, 357,162.48 and 96,020.64 is: 144,027.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,114.08 : 357,162.48 = 96,020.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,114.08/357,162.48 = 96,020.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,114.08x = 357,162.48 × 96,020.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,114.08x = 34,294,969,913.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,294,969,913.59/238,114.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,027.48

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