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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,651.65, 357,971.04 and 58,738.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,651.65, 357,971.04 and 58,738.68 is: 88,106.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,651.65 : 357,971.04 = 58,738.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,651.65/357,971.04 = 58,738.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,651.65x = 357,971.04 × 58,738.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,651.65x = 21,026,746,367.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,026,746,367.83/238,651.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,106.44

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