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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,266.12, 356,854.86 and 113,694.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,266.12, 356,854.86 and 113,694.60 is: 170,282.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,266.12 : 356,854.86 = 113,694.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,266.12/356,854.86 = 113,694.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,266.12x = 356,854.86 × 113,694.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,266.12x = 40,572,470,565.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,572,470,565.76/238,266.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,282.16

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