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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,230.20, 357,125.96 and 103,209.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,230.20, 357,125.96 and 103,209.41 is: 154,719.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,230.20 : 357,125.96 = 103,209.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,230.20/357,125.96 = 103,209.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,230.20x = 357,125.96 × 103,209.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,230.20x = 36,858,760,778.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,858,760,778.12/238,230.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,719.09

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