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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,045.23, 356,892.89 and 113,473.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,045.23, 356,892.89 and 113,473.71 is: 170,127.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,045.23 : 356,892.89 = 113,473.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,045.23/356,892.89 = 113,473.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,045.23x = 356,892.89 × 113,473.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,045.23x = 40,497,959,733.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,497,959,733.55/238,045.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,127.16

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