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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,306.18, 357,459.04 and 60,813.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,306.18, 357,459.04 and 60,813.18 is: 91,219.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,306.18 : 357,459.04 = 60,813.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,306.18/357,459.04 = 60,813.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,306.18x = 357,459.04 × 60,813.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,306.18x = 21,738,220,942.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,738,220,942.15/238,306.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,219.71

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