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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,462.80, 357,564.60 and 98,235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,462.80, 357,564.60 and 98,235.60 is: 147,300.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,462.80 : 357,564.60 = 98,235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,462.80/357,564.60 = 98,235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,462.80x = 357,564.60 × 98,235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,462.80x = 35,125,573,019.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,125,573,019.76/238,462.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,300.01

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