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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,314.06, 357,391.71 and 96,122.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,314.06, 357,391.71 and 96,122.61 is: 144,151.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,314.06 : 357,391.71 = 96,122.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,314.06/357,391.71 = 96,122.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,314.06x = 357,391.71 × 96,122.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,314.06x = 34,353,423,957.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,353,423,957.56/238,314.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,151.90

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