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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,117.10, 357,177.66 and 60,624.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,117.10, 357,177.66 and 60,624.14 is: 90,936.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,117.10 : 357,177.66 = 60,624.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,117.10/357,177.66 = 60,624.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,117.10x = 357,177.66 × 60,624.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,117.10x = 21,653,588,464.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,653,588,464.71/238,117.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,936.72

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