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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,763.91, 358,148.67 and 94,704.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,763.91, 358,148.67 and 94,704.87 is: 142,058.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,763.91 : 358,148.67 = 94,704.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,763.91/358,148.67 = 94,704.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,763.91x = 358,148.67 × 94,704.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,763.91x = 33,918,423,233.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,918,423,233.02/238,763.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,058.42

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