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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,906.50, 358,359.72 and 61,413.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,906.50, 358,359.72 and 61,413.67 is: 92,120.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,906.50 : 358,359.72 = 61,413.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,906.50/358,359.72 = 61,413.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,906.50x = 358,359.72 × 61,413.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,906.50x = 22,008,185,585.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,008,185,585.37/238,906.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,120.50

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