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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,332.54, 357,498.69 and 60,839.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,332.54, 357,498.69 and 60,839.49 is: 91,259.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,332.54 : 357,498.69 = 60,839.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,332.54/357,498.69 = 60,839.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,332.54x = 357,498.69 × 60,839.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,332.54x = 21,750,039,544.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,750,039,544.04/238,332.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,259.21

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