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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,311.72, 357,388.20 and 96,120.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,311.72, 357,388.20 and 96,120.27 is: 144,148.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,311.72 : 357,388.20 = 96,120.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,311.72/357,388.20 = 96,120.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,311.72x = 357,388.20 × 96,120.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,311.72x = 34,352,250,278.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,352,250,278.81/238,311.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,148.39

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