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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,613.89, 357,912.64 and 61,122.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,613.89, 357,912.64 and 61,122.44 is: 91,681.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,613.89 : 357,912.64 = 61,122.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,613.89/357,912.64 = 61,122.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,613.89x = 357,912.64 × 61,122.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,613.89x = 21,876,493,863.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,876,493,863.64/238,613.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,681.56

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