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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,075.91, 356,970.65 and 111,743.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,075.91, 356,970.65 and 111,743.85 is: 167,548.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,075.91 : 356,970.65 = 111,743.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,075.91/356,970.65 = 111,743.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,075.91x = 356,970.65 × 111,743.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,075.91x = 39,889,275,547.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,889,275,547.92/238,075.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,548.56

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