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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,112.64, 358,807.34 and 196,919.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,112.64, 358,807.34 and 196,919.04 is: 296,733.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,112.64 : 358,807.34 = 196,919.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,112.64/358,807.34 = 196,919.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,112.64x = 358,807.34 × 196,919.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,112.64x = 70,655,996,937.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,655,996,937.75/238,112.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,733.50

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