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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,058.73, 356,913.09 and 113,487.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,058.73, 356,913.09 and 113,487.21 is: 170,147.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,058.73 : 356,913.09 = 113,487.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,058.73/356,913.09 = 113,487.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,058.73x = 356,913.09 × 113,487.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,058.73x = 40,505,070,796.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,505,070,796.58/238,058.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,147.39

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