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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,352.16, 357,526.28 and 96,195.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,352.16, 357,526.28 and 96,195.26 is: 144,292.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,352.16 : 357,526.28 = 96,195.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,352.16/357,526.28 = 96,195.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,352.16x = 357,526.28 × 96,195.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,352.16x = 34,392,333,461.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,392,333,461.43/238,352.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,292.10

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