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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,512.64, 357,765.24 and 61,018.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,512.64, 357,765.24 and 61,018.12 is: 91,526.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,512.64 : 357,765.24 = 61,018.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,512.64/357,765.24 = 61,018.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,512.64x = 357,765.24 × 61,018.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,512.64x = 21,830,162,346.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,830,162,346.15/238,512.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,526.23

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