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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,233.42, 357,345.63 and 96,075.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,233.42, 357,345.63 and 96,075.72 is: 144,111.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,233.42 : 357,345.63 = 96,075.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,233.42/357,345.63 = 96,075.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,233.42x = 357,345.63 × 96,075.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,233.42x = 34,332,238,691.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,332,238,691.10/238,233.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,111.77

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