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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,652.97, 358,074.23 and 98,378.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,652.97, 358,074.23 and 98,378.79 is: 147,607.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,652.97 : 358,074.23 = 98,378.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,652.97/358,074.23 = 98,378.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,652.97x = 358,074.23 × 98,378.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,652.97x = 35,226,908,985.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,226,908,985.69/238,652.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,607.25

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