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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,265.46, 357,293.22 and 111,941.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,265.46, 357,293.22 and 111,941.61 is: 167,863.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,265.46 : 357,293.22 = 111,941.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,265.46/357,293.22 = 111,941.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,265.46x = 357,293.22 × 111,941.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,265.46x = 39,995,978,288.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,995,978,288.88/238,265.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,863.10

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