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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,107.69, 357,169.77 and 119,714.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,107.69, 357,169.77 and 119,714.49 is: 179,575.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,107.69 : 357,169.77 = 119,714.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,107.69/357,169.77 = 119,714.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,107.69x = 357,169.77 × 119,714.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,107.69x = 42,758,396,858.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,758,396,858.97/238,107.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,575.88

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