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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,623.03, 357,934.55 and 98,378.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,623.03, 357,934.55 and 98,378.01 is: 147,567.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,623.03 : 357,934.55 = 98,378.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,623.03/357,934.55 = 98,378.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,623.03x = 357,934.55 × 98,378.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,623.03x = 35,212,888,247.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,212,888,247.36/238,623.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,567.02

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