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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,034.37, 357,110.59 and 118,147.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,034.37, 357,110.59 and 118,147.59 is: 177,250.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,034.37 : 357,110.59 = 118,147.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,034.37/357,110.59 = 118,147.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,034.37x = 357,110.59 × 118,147.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,034.37x = 42,191,755,276.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,191,755,276.61/238,034.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,250.69

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