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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,596.48, 357,632.16 and 98,278.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,596.48, 357,632.16 and 98,278.56 is: 147,309.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,596.48 : 357,632.16 = 98,278.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,596.48/357,632.16 = 98,278.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,596.48x = 357,632.16 × 98,278.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,596.48x = 35,147,573,694.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,147,573,694.49/238,596.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,309.69

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