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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,552.04, 357,871.80 and 98,234.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,552.04, 357,871.80 and 98,234.12 is: 147,369.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,552.04 : 357,871.80 = 98,234.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,552.04/357,871.80 = 98,234.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,552.04x = 357,871.80 × 98,234.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,552.04x = 35,155,221,345.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,155,221,345.82/238,552.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,369.19

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