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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,627.42, 358,105.46 and 98,386.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,627.42, 358,105.46 and 98,386.04 is: 147,646.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,627.42 : 358,105.46 = 98,386.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,627.42/358,105.46 = 98,386.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,627.42x = 358,105.46 × 98,386.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,627.42x = 35,232,578,515.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,232,578,515.11/238,627.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,646.82

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