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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,594.08, 357,628.66 and 98,276.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,594.08, 357,628.66 and 98,276.16 is: 147,306.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,594.08 : 357,628.66 = 98,276.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,594.08/357,628.66 = 98,276.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,594.08x = 357,628.66 × 98,276.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,594.08x = 35,146,371,410.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,146,371,410.75/238,594.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,306.13

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