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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,373.02, 357,554.84 and 96,214.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,373.02, 357,554.84 and 96,214.52 is: 144,319.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,373.02 : 357,554.84 = 96,214.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,373.02/357,554.84 = 96,214.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,373.02x = 357,554.84 × 96,214.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,373.02x = 34,401,967,304.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,401,967,304.28/238,373.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,319.89

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