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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,330.26, 357,495.08 and 60,837.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,330.26, 357,495.08 and 60,837.30 is: 91,255.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,330.26 : 357,495.08 = 60,837.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,330.26/357,495.08 = 60,837.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,330.26x = 357,495.08 × 60,837.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,330.26x = 21,749,035,126.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,749,035,126.30/238,330.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,255.87

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