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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,623.40, 357,926.88 and 61,131.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,623.40, 357,926.88 and 61,131.96 is: 91,695.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,623.40 : 357,926.88 = 61,131.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,623.40/357,926.88 = 61,131.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,623.40x = 357,926.88 × 61,131.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,623.40x = 21,880,771,711.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,880,771,711.08/238,623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,695.83

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