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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,594.62, 357,935.22 and 98,276.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,594.62, 357,935.22 and 98,276.70 is: 147,432.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,594.62 : 357,935.22 = 98,276.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,594.62/357,935.22 = 98,276.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,594.62x = 357,935.22 × 98,276.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,594.62x = 35,176,692,235.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,176,692,235.37/238,594.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,432.88

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