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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,410.72, 357,611.22 and 96,252.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,410.72, 357,611.22 and 96,252.21 is: 144,376.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,410.72 : 357,611.22 = 96,252.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,410.72/357,611.22 = 96,252.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,410.72x = 357,611.22 × 96,252.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,410.72x = 34,420,870,245.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,420,870,245.80/238,410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,376.35

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