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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,511.64, 357,763.74 and 61,017.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,511.64, 357,763.74 and 61,017.12 is: 91,524.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,511.64 : 357,763.74 = 61,017.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,511.64/357,763.74 = 61,017.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,511.64x = 357,763.74 × 61,017.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,511.64x = 21,829,713,055.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,829,713,055.23/238,511.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,524.73

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