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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,627.46, 357,932.94 and 61,136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,627.46, 357,932.94 and 61,136.20 is: 91,702.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,627.46 : 357,932.94 = 61,136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,627.46/357,932.94 = 61,136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,627.46x = 357,932.94 × 61,136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,627.46x = 21,882,659,806.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,882,659,806.43/238,627.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,702.19

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