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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,234.72, 357,356.96 and 97,975.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,234.72, 357,356.96 and 97,975.12 is: 146,964.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,234.72 : 357,356.96 = 97,975.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,234.72/357,356.96 = 97,975.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,234.72x = 357,356.96 × 97,975.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,234.72x = 35,012,091,038.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,012,091,038.84/238,234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,964.69

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