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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,656.53, 358,026.33 and 96,496.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,656.53, 358,026.33 and 96,496.06 is: 144,760.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,656.53 : 358,026.33 = 96,496.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,656.53/358,026.33 = 96,496.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,656.53x = 358,026.33 × 96,496.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,656.53x = 34,548,129,816.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,548,129,816.56/238,656.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,760.88

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