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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,180.12, 357,337.86 and 194,222.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,180.12, 357,337.86 and 194,222.68 is: 291,389.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,180.12 : 357,337.86 = 194,222.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,180.12/357,337.86 = 194,222.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,180.12x = 357,337.86 × 194,222.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,180.12x = 69,403,116,834.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,403,116,834.66/238,180.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,389.21

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