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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,542.96, 357,814.14 and 61,050.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,542.96, 357,814.14 and 61,050.06 is: 91,575.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,542.96 : 357,814.14 = 61,050.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,542.96/357,814.14 = 61,050.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,542.96x = 357,814.14 × 61,050.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,542.96x = 21,844,574,715.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,844,574,715.85/238,542.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,575.01

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