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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,021.27, 357,035.85 and 111,592.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,021.27, 357,035.85 and 111,592.01 is: 167,389.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,021.27 : 357,035.85 = 111,592.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,021.27/357,035.85 = 111,592.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,021.27x = 357,035.85 × 111,592.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,021.27x = 39,842,349,036.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,842,349,036.15/238,021.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,389.87

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