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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,311.69, 357,467.28 and 60,818.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,311.69, 357,467.28 and 60,818.70 is: 91,227.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,311.69 : 357,467.28 = 60,818.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,311.69/357,467.28 = 60,818.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,311.69x = 357,467.28 × 60,818.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,311.69x = 21,740,695,262.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,740,695,262.14/238,311.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,227.98

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