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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,211.78, 356,850.50 and 138,161.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,211.78, 356,850.50 and 138,161.78 is: 206,971.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,211.78 : 356,850.50 = 138,161.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,211.78/356,850.50 = 138,161.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,211.78x = 356,850.50 × 138,161.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,211.78x = 49,303,100,273.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,303,100,273.89/238,211.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,971.71

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