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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,780.08, 358,212.78 and 98,462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,780.08, 358,212.78 and 98,462.16 is: 147,710.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,780.08 : 358,212.78 = 98,462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,780.08/358,212.78 = 98,462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,780.08x = 358,212.78 × 98,462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,780.08x = 35,270,404,058.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,270,404,058.40/238,780.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,710.83

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