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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,168.08, 357,339.36 and 171,683.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,168.08, 357,339.36 and 171,683.28 is: 257,587.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,168.08 : 357,339.36 = 171,683.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,168.08/357,339.36 = 171,683.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,168.08x = 357,339.36 × 171,683.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,168.08x = 61,349,193,397.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,349,193,397.90/238,168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,587.81

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