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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,958.27, 358,437.37 and 98,720.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,958.27, 358,437.37 and 98,720.54 is: 148,080.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,958.27 : 358,437.37 = 98,720.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,958.27/358,437.37 = 98,720.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,958.27x = 358,437.37 × 98,720.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,958.27x = 35,385,130,722.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,385,130,722.58/238,958.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,080.80

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