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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,089.32, 357,133.98 and 185,538.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,089.32, 357,133.98 and 185,538.14 is: 278,307.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,089.32 : 357,133.98 = 185,538.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,089.32/357,133.98 = 185,538.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,089.32x = 357,133.98 × 185,538.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,089.32x = 66,261,974,380.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,261,974,380.00/238,089.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,307.21

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