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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,317.89, 357,476.51 and 60,824.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,317.89, 357,476.51 and 60,824.90 is: 91,237.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,317.89 : 357,476.51 = 60,824.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,317.89/357,476.51 = 60,824.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,317.89x = 357,476.51 × 60,824.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,317.89x = 21,743,474,018.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,743,474,018.85/238,317.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,237.27

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