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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,286.54, 357,554.59 and 96,167.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,286.54, 357,554.59 and 96,167.18 is: 144,301.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,286.54 : 357,554.59 = 96,167.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,286.54/357,554.59 = 96,167.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,286.54x = 357,554.59 × 96,167.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,286.54x = 34,385,017,269.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,385,017,269.82/238,286.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,301.13

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