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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,268.16, 357,477.12 and 98,092.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,268.16, 357,477.12 and 98,092.80 is: 147,170.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,268.16 : 357,477.12 = 98,092.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,268.16/357,477.12 = 98,092.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,268.16x = 357,477.12 × 98,092.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,268.16x = 35,065,931,636.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,065,931,636.74/238,268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,170.03

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