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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,416.62, 357,545.95 and 96,225.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,416.62, 357,545.95 and 96,225.17 is: 144,305.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,416.62 : 357,545.95 = 96,225.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,416.62/357,545.95 = 96,225.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,416.62x = 357,545.95 × 96,225.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,416.62x = 34,404,917,793.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,404,917,793.27/238,416.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,305.87

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