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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,592.58, 357,626.42 and 98,274.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,592.58, 357,626.42 and 98,274.66 is: 147,303.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,592.58 : 357,626.42 = 98,274.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,592.58/357,626.42 = 98,274.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,592.58x = 357,626.42 × 98,274.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,592.58x = 35,145,614,832.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,145,614,832.52/238,592.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,303.89

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