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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,174.41, 356,928.03 and 178,972.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,174.41, 356,928.03 and 178,972.32 is: 268,207.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,174.41 : 356,928.03 = 178,972.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,174.41/356,928.03 = 178,972.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,174.41x = 356,928.03 × 178,972.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,174.41x = 63,880,237,602.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,880,237,602.13/238,174.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,207.81

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