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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,313.23, 357,469.68 and 60,820.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,313.23, 357,469.68 and 60,820.30 is: 91,230.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,313.23 : 357,469.68 = 60,820.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,313.23/357,469.68 = 60,820.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,313.23x = 357,469.68 × 60,820.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,313.23x = 21,741,413,178.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,741,413,178.50/238,313.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,230.41

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