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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,316.31, 357,474.15 and 60,823.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,316.31, 357,474.15 and 60,823.34 is: 91,234.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,316.31 : 357,474.15 = 60,823.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,316.31/357,474.15 = 60,823.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,316.31x = 357,474.15 × 60,823.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,316.31x = 21,742,769,979.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,742,769,979.29/238,316.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,234.92

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