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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,558.80, 357,837.97 and 61,065.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,558.80, 357,837.97 and 61,065.53 is: 91,598.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,558.80 : 357,837.97 = 61,065.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,558.80/357,837.97 = 61,065.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,558.80x = 357,837.97 × 61,065.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,558.80x = 21,851,565,292.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,851,565,292.17/238,558.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,598.24

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