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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,740.51, 358,108.68 and 96,584.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,740.51, 358,108.68 and 96,584.13 is: 144,875.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,740.51 : 358,108.68 = 96,584.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,740.51/358,108.68 = 96,584.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,740.51x = 358,108.68 × 96,584.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,740.51x = 34,587,615,303.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,587,615,303.25/238,740.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,875.35

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