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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,656.96, 358,056.48 and 98,424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,656.96, 358,056.48 and 98,424 is: 147,665.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,656.96 : 358,056.48 = 98,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,656.96/358,056.48 = 98,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,656.96x = 358,056.48 × 98,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,656.96x = 35,241,350,987.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,241,350,987.52/238,656.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,665.30

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