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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,724.26, 358,086.47 and 61,231.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,724.26, 358,086.47 and 61,231.25 is: 91,846.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,724.26 : 358,086.47 = 61,231.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,724.26/358,086.47 = 61,231.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,724.26x = 358,086.47 × 61,231.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,724.26x = 21,926,082,166.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,926,082,166.19/238,724.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,846.90

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