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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,090.32, 357,135.48 and 185,539.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,090.32, 357,135.48 and 185,539.14 is: 278,308.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,090.32 : 357,135.48 = 185,539.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,090.32/357,135.48 = 185,539.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,090.32x = 357,135.48 × 185,539.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,090.32x = 66,262,609,822.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,262,609,822.69/238,090.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,308.71

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