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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,285.41, 357,497.30 and 96,057.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,285.41, 357,497.30 and 96,057.29 is: 144,113.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,285.41 : 357,497.30 = 96,057.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,285.41/357,497.30 = 96,057.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,285.41x = 357,497.30 × 96,057.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,285.41x = 34,340,219,552.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,340,219,552.54/238,285.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,113.82

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