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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,367.12, 357,546.08 and 96,208.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,367.12, 357,546.08 and 96,208.64 is: 144,311.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,367.12 : 357,546.08 = 96,208.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,367.12/357,546.08 = 96,208.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,367.12x = 357,546.08 × 96,208.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,367.12x = 34,399,022,094.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,399,022,094.13/238,367.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,311.10

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