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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,309.32, 357,463.68 and 60,816.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,309.32, 357,463.68 and 60,816.33 is: 91,224.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,309.32 : 357,463.68 = 60,816.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,309.32/357,463.68 = 60,816.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,309.32x = 357,463.68 × 60,816.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,309.32x = 21,739,629,125.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,739,629,125.89/238,309.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,224.42

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