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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,317.92, 357,476.56 and 60,824.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,317.92, 357,476.56 and 60,824.92 is: 91,237.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,317.92 : 357,476.56 = 60,824.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,317.92/357,476.56 = 60,824.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,317.92x = 357,476.56 × 60,824.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,317.92x = 21,743,483,163.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,743,483,163.88/238,317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,237.30

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