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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,617.77, 358,186.00 and 96,560.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,617.77, 358,186.00 and 96,560.84 is: 144,946.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,617.77 : 358,186.00 = 96,560.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,617.77/358,186.00 = 96,560.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,617.77x = 358,186.00 × 96,560.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,617.77x = 34,586,741,871.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,586,741,871.35/238,617.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,946.22

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