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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,347.63, 357,516.81 and 96,189.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,347.63, 357,516.81 and 96,189.12 is: 144,281.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,347.63 : 357,516.81 = 96,189.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,347.63/357,516.81 = 96,189.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,347.63x = 357,516.81 × 96,189.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,347.63x = 34,389,227,339.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,389,227,339.11/238,347.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,281.81

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