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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,655.79, 358,082.83 and 96,601.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,655.79, 358,082.83 and 96,601.49 is: 144,942.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,655.79 : 358,082.83 = 96,601.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,655.79/358,082.83 = 96,601.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,655.79x = 358,082.83 × 96,601.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,655.79x = 34,591,334,232.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,591,334,232.31/238,655.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,942.36

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