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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,425.50, 357,802.28 and 98,184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,425.50, 357,802.28 and 98,184.12 is: 147,343.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,425.50 : 357,802.28 = 98,184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,425.50/357,802.28 = 98,184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,425.50x = 357,802.28 × 98,184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,425.50x = 35,130,501,995.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,130,501,995.79/238,425.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,343.73

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