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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,502.39, 357,917.62 and 98,261.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,502.39, 357,917.62 and 98,261.02 is: 147,459.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,502.39 : 357,917.62 = 98,261.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,502.39/357,917.62 = 98,261.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,502.39x = 357,917.62 × 98,261.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,502.39x = 35,169,348,789.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,169,348,789.87/238,502.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,459.10

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