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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,312.81, 357,468.91 and 60,819.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,312.81, 357,468.91 and 60,819.83 is: 91,229.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,312.81 : 357,468.91 = 60,819.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,312.81/357,468.91 = 60,819.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,312.81x = 357,468.91 × 60,819.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,312.81x = 21,741,198,336.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,741,198,336.49/238,312.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,229.67

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