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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,284.16, 357,293.76 and 98,137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,284.16, 357,293.76 and 98,137.60 is: 147,151.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,284.16 : 357,293.76 = 98,137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,284.16/357,293.76 = 98,137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,284.16x = 357,293.76 × 98,137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,284.16x = 35,063,952,101.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,063,952,101.38/238,284.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,151.84

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