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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,994.53, 358,490.19 and 96,837.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,994.53, 358,490.19 and 96,837.71 is: 145,255.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,994.53 : 358,490.19 = 96,837.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,994.53/358,490.19 = 96,837.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,994.53x = 358,490.19 × 96,837.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,994.53x = 34,715,369,057.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,715,369,057.06/238,994.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,255.91

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