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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,084.20, 357,126.30 and 185,533.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,084.20, 357,126.30 and 185,533.02 is: 278,299.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,084.20 : 357,126.30 = 185,533.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,084.20/357,126.30 = 185,533.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,084.20x = 357,126.30 × 185,533.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,084.20x = 66,258,720,960.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,258,720,960.43/238,084.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,299.53

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