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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,683.09, 357,997.90 and 61,194.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,683.09, 357,997.90 and 61,194.27 is: 91,784.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,683.09 : 357,997.90 = 61,194.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,683.09/357,997.90 = 61,194.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,683.09x = 357,997.90 × 61,194.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,683.09x = 21,907,418,209.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,907,418,209.06/238,683.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,784.54

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