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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,110.64, 358,804.32 and 196,917.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,110.64, 358,804.32 and 196,917.04 is: 296,730.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,110.64 : 358,804.32 = 196,917.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,110.64/358,804.32 = 196,917.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,110.64x = 358,804.32 × 196,917.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,110.64x = 70,654,684,633.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,654,684,633.61/238,110.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,730.48

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