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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,682.46, 357,996.96 and 61,193.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,682.46, 357,996.96 and 61,193.64 is: 91,783.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,682.46 : 357,996.96 = 61,193.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,682.46/357,996.96 = 61,193.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,682.46x = 357,996.96 × 61,193.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,682.46x = 21,907,137,091.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,907,137,091.33/238,682.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,783.61

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