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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,263.06, 357,315.24 and 96,071.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,263.06, 357,315.24 and 96,071.58 is: 144,075.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,263.06 : 357,315.24 = 96,071.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,263.06/357,315.24 = 96,071.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,263.06x = 357,315.24 × 96,071.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,263.06x = 34,327,839,664.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,327,839,664.88/238,263.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,075.37

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