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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,326.66, 357,489.78 and 60,833.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,326.66, 357,489.78 and 60,833.70 is: 91,250.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,326.66 : 357,489.78 = 60,833.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,326.66/357,489.78 = 60,833.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,326.66x = 357,489.78 × 60,833.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,326.66x = 21,747,426,029.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,747,426,029.59/238,326.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,250.50

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