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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,266.66, 357,408.57 and 119,873.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,266.66, 357,408.57 and 119,873.58 is: 179,814.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,266.66 : 357,408.57 = 119,873.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,266.66/357,408.57 = 119,873.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,266.66x = 357,408.57 × 119,873.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,266.66x = 42,843,844,808.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,843,844,808.58/238,266.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,814.69

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