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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,854.76, 357,959.34 and 91,030.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,854.76, 357,959.34 and 91,030.12 is: 136,422.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,854.76 : 357,959.34 = 91,030.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,854.76/357,959.34 = 91,030.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,854.76x = 357,959.34 × 91,030.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,854.76x = 32,585,081,675.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,585,081,675.32/238,854.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,422.16

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