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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,006.21, 357,068.41 and 118,119.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,006.21, 357,068.41 and 118,119.43 is: 177,208.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,006.21 : 357,068.41 = 118,119.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,006.21/357,068.41 = 118,119.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,006.21x = 357,068.41 × 118,119.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,006.21x = 42,176,715,538.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,176,715,538.76/238,006.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,208.47

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