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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,029.48, 356,869.26 and 113,457.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,029.48, 356,869.26 and 113,457.96 is: 170,103.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,029.48 : 356,869.26 = 113,457.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,029.48/356,869.26 = 113,457.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,029.48x = 356,869.26 × 113,457.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,029.48x = 40,489,658,226.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,489,658,226.31/238,029.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,103.54

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