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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,029.96, 357,027.72 and 111,698.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,029.96, 357,027.72 and 111,698.92 is: 167,540.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,029.96 : 357,027.72 = 111,698.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,029.96/357,027.72 = 111,698.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,029.96x = 357,027.72 × 111,698.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,029.96x = 39,879,610,734.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,879,610,734.06/238,029.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,540.30

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