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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,393.92, 357,590.52 and 60,900.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,393.92, 357,590.52 and 60,900.96 is: 91,351.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,393.92 : 357,590.52 = 60,900.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,393.92/357,590.52 = 60,900.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,393.92x = 357,590.52 × 60,900.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,393.92x = 21,777,605,954.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,777,605,954.90/238,393.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,351.35

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