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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,419.79, 357,629.86 and 60,926.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,419.79, 357,629.86 and 60,926.97 is: 91,390.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,419.79 : 357,629.86 = 60,926.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,419.79/357,629.86 = 60,926.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,419.79x = 357,629.86 × 60,926.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,419.79x = 21,789,304,494.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,789,304,494.32/238,419.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,390.50

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