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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,313.94, 357,470.61 and 60,820.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,313.94, 357,470.61 and 60,820.97 is: 91,231.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,313.94 : 357,470.61 = 60,820.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,313.94/357,470.61 = 60,820.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,313.94x = 357,470.61 × 60,820.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,313.94x = 21,741,707,459.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,741,707,459.34/238,313.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,231.37

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