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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,375.02, 357,557.84 and 96,216.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,375.02, 357,557.84 and 96,216.52 is: 144,322.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,375.02 : 357,557.84 = 96,216.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,375.02/357,557.84 = 96,216.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,375.02x = 357,557.84 × 96,216.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,375.02x = 34,402,971,063.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,402,971,063.52/238,375.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,322.89

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