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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,350.88, 357,521.69 and 96,192.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,350.88, 357,521.69 and 96,192.37 is: 144,286.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,350.88 : 357,521.69 = 96,192.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,350.88/357,521.69 = 96,192.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,350.88x = 357,521.69 × 96,192.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,350.88x = 34,390,858,206.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,390,858,206.54/238,350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,286.68

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