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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,280.51, 357,341.40 and 96,089.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,280.51, 357,341.40 and 96,089.06 is: 144,101.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,280.51 : 357,341.40 = 96,089.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,280.51/357,341.40 = 96,089.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,280.51x = 357,341.40 × 96,089.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,280.51x = 34,336,600,118.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,336,600,118.44/238,280.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,101.59

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