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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,133.34, 357,148.17 and 119,678.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,133.34, 357,148.17 and 119,678.94 is: 179,492.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,133.34 : 357,148.17 = 119,678.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,133.34/357,148.17 = 119,678.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,133.34x = 357,148.17 × 119,678.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,133.34x = 42,743,114,408.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,743,114,408.54/238,133.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,492.36

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