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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,085.20, 357,127.80 and 185,534.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,085.20, 357,127.80 and 185,534.02 is: 278,301.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,085.20 : 357,127.80 = 185,534.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,085.20/357,127.80 = 185,534.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,085.20x = 357,127.80 × 185,534.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,085.20x = 66,259,356,387.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,259,356,387.76/238,085.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,301.03

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