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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,507.89, 357,774.09 and 61,016.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,507.89, 357,774.09 and 61,016.44 is: 91,527.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,507.89 : 357,774.09 = 61,016.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,507.89/357,774.09 = 61,016.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,507.89x = 357,774.09 × 61,016.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,507.89x = 21,830,101,296.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,830,101,296.04/238,507.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,527.80

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