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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,021.61, 356,857.45 and 113,450.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,021.61, 356,857.45 and 113,450.09 is: 170,091.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,021.61 : 356,857.45 = 113,450.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,021.61/356,857.45 = 113,450.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,021.61x = 356,857.45 × 113,450.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,021.61x = 40,485,507,751.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,485,507,751.76/238,021.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,091.73

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