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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,591.58, 357,624.92 and 98,273.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,591.58, 357,624.92 and 98,273.66 is: 147,302.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,591.58 : 357,624.92 = 98,273.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,591.58/357,624.92 = 98,273.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,591.58x = 357,624.92 × 98,273.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,591.58x = 35,145,108,253.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,145,108,253.17/238,591.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,302.39

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