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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,312.56, 357,389.47 and 96,121.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,312.56, 357,389.47 and 96,121.11 is: 144,149.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,312.56 : 357,389.47 = 96,121.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,312.56/357,389.47 = 96,121.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,312.56x = 357,389.47 × 96,121.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,312.56x = 34,352,673,478.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,352,673,478.39/238,312.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,149.65

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