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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,008.36, 356,837.57 and 113,436.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,008.36, 356,837.57 and 113,436.84 is: 170,071.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,008.36 : 356,837.57 = 113,436.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,008.36/356,837.57 = 113,436.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,008.36x = 356,837.57 × 113,436.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,008.36x = 40,478,524,549.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,478,524,549.89/238,008.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,071.86

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