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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,327.41, 357,503.41 and 60,835.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,327.41, 357,503.41 and 60,835.96 is: 91,257.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,327.41 : 357,503.41 = 60,835.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,327.41/357,503.41 = 60,835.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,327.41x = 357,503.41 × 60,835.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,327.41x = 21,749,063,150.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,749,063,150.62/238,327.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,257.08

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