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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,051.58, 357,170.30 and 104,838.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,051.58, 357,170.30 and 104,838.22 is: 157,298.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,051.58 : 357,170.30 = 104,838.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,051.58/357,170.30 = 104,838.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,051.58x = 357,170.30 × 104,838.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,051.58x = 37,445,098,488.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,445,098,488.87/238,051.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,298.26

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