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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,712.24, 358,078.08 and 98,457.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,712.24, 358,078.08 and 98,457.50 is: 147,690.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,712.24 : 358,078.08 = 98,457.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,712.24/358,078.08 = 98,457.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,712.24x = 358,078.08 × 98,457.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,712.24x = 35,255,472,561.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,255,472,561.60/238,712.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,690.26

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