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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,600.08, 357,637.64 and 98,282.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,600.08, 357,637.64 and 98,282.16 is: 147,315.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,600.08 : 357,637.64 = 98,282.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,600.08/357,637.64 = 98,282.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,600.08x = 357,637.64 × 98,282.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,600.08x = 35,149,399,756.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,149,399,756.50/238,600.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,315.12

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