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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,210.80, 357,180.12 and 97,854

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,210.80, 357,180.12 and 97,854 is: 146,725.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,210.80 : 357,180.12 = 97,854 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,210.80/357,180.12 = 97,854/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,210.80x = 357,180.12 × 97,854
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,210.80x = 34,951,503,462.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,951,503,462.48/238,210.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,725.10

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