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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,319.94, 357,479.61 and 60,826.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,319.94, 357,479.61 and 60,826.97 is: 91,240.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,319.94 : 357,479.61 = 60,826.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,319.94/357,479.61 = 60,826.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,319.94x = 357,479.61 × 60,826.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,319.94x = 21,744,399,725.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,744,399,725.68/238,319.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,240.37

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