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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,283.20, 357,493.98 and 96,055.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,283.20, 357,493.98 and 96,055.07 is: 144,110.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,283.20 : 357,493.98 = 96,055.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,283.20/357,493.98 = 96,055.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,283.20x = 357,493.98 × 96,055.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,283.20x = 34,339,110,592.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,339,110,592.42/238,283.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,110.50

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