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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,007.36, 356,836.07 and 113,435.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,007.36, 356,836.07 and 113,435.84 is: 170,070.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,007.36 : 356,836.07 = 113,435.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,007.36/356,836.07 = 113,435.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,007.36x = 356,836.07 × 113,435.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,007.36x = 40,477,997,842.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,477,997,842.16/238,007.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,070.37

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