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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,320.94, 357,481.11 and 60,827.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,320.94, 357,481.11 and 60,827.97 is: 91,241.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,320.94 : 357,481.11 = 60,827.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,320.94/357,481.11 = 60,827.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,320.94x = 357,481.11 × 60,827.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,320.94x = 21,744,850,234.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,744,850,234.65/238,320.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,241.88

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