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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,119.52, 357,233.76 and 103,206.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,119.52, 357,233.76 and 103,206.16 is: 154,832.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,119.52 : 357,233.76 = 103,206.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,119.52/357,233.76 = 103,206.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,119.52x = 357,233.76 × 103,206.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,119.52x = 36,868,724,591.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,868,724,591.96/238,119.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,832.85

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