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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,374.02, 357,556.34 and 96,215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,374.02, 357,556.34 and 96,215.52 is: 144,321.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,374.02 : 357,556.34 = 96,215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,374.02/357,556.34 = 96,215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,374.02x = 357,556.34 × 96,215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,374.02x = 34,402,469,182.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,402,469,182.40/238,374.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,321.39

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