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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,263.12, 356,850.36 and 113,691.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,263.12, 356,850.36 and 113,691.60 is: 170,277.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,263.12 : 356,850.36 = 113,691.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,263.12/356,850.36 = 113,691.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,263.12x = 356,850.36 × 113,691.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,263.12x = 40,570,888,388.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,570,888,388.98/238,263.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,277.67

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