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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,032.79, 356,812.66 and 119,341.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,032.79, 356,812.66 and 119,341.87 is: 178,894.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,032.79 : 356,812.66 = 119,341.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,032.79/356,812.66 = 119,341.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,032.79x = 356,812.66 × 119,341.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,032.79x = 42,582,689,341.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,582,689,341.22/238,032.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,894.22

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