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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,543.12, 357,581.40 and 98,402.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,543.12, 357,581.40 and 98,402.32 is: 147,507.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,543.12 : 357,581.40 = 98,402.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,543.12/357,581.40 = 98,402.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,543.12x = 357,581.40 × 98,402.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,543.12x = 35,186,839,348.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,186,839,348.85/238,543.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,507.25

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