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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,439.52, 357,580.26 and 96,248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,439.52, 357,580.26 and 96,248.04 is: 144,340.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,439.52 : 357,580.26 = 96,248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,439.52/357,580.26 = 96,248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,439.52x = 357,580.26 × 96,248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,439.52x = 34,416,399,167.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,416,399,167.69/238,439.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,340.16

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