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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,281.17, 357,490.93 and 96,053.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,281.17, 357,490.93 and 96,053.05 is: 144,107.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,281.17 : 357,490.93 = 96,053.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,281.17/357,490.93 = 96,053.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,281.17x = 357,490.93 × 96,053.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,281.17x = 34,338,092,386.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,338,092,386.38/238,281.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,107.45

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