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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,565.04, 357,891.30 and 98,247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,565.04, 357,891.30 and 98,247.12 is: 147,388.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,565.04 : 357,891.30 = 98,247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,565.04/357,891.30 = 98,247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,565.04x = 357,891.30 × 98,247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,565.04x = 35,161,789,498.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,161,789,498.06/238,565.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,388.69

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