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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,313.31, 357,469.66 and 60,820.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,313.31, 357,469.66 and 60,820.33 is: 91,230.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,313.31 : 357,469.66 = 60,820.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,313.31/357,469.66 = 60,820.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,313.31x = 357,469.66 × 60,820.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,313.31x = 21,741,421,640.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,741,421,640.46/238,313.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,230.41

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