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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,546.38, 357,552.91 and 103,454.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,546.38, 357,552.91 and 103,454.47 is: 155,066.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,546.38 : 357,552.91 = 103,454.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,546.38/357,552.91 = 103,454.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,546.38x = 357,552.91 × 103,454.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,546.38x = 36,990,446,801.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,990,446,801.01/238,546.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,066.06

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