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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,724.51, 358,086.85 and 61,231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,724.51, 358,086.85 and 61,231.50 is: 91,847.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,724.51 : 358,086.85 = 61,231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,724.51/358,086.85 = 61,231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,724.51x = 358,086.85 × 61,231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,724.51x = 21,926,194,802.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,926,194,802.70/238,724.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,847.27

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