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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,265.08, 357,292.67 and 111,941.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,265.08, 357,292.67 and 111,941.24 is: 167,862.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,265.08 : 357,292.67 = 111,941.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,265.08/357,292.67 = 111,941.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,265.08x = 357,292.67 × 111,941.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,265.08x = 39,995,782,176.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,995,782,176.54/238,265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,862.54

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