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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,562.54, 357,887.55 and 98,244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,562.54, 357,887.55 and 98,244.62 is: 147,384.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,562.54 : 357,887.55 = 98,244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,562.54/357,887.55 = 98,244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,562.54x = 357,887.55 × 98,244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,562.54x = 35,160,526,352.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,160,526,352.48/238,562.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,384.94

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