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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,266.96, 357,295.47 and 111,943.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,266.96, 357,295.47 and 111,943.11 is: 167,865.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,266.96 : 357,295.47 = 111,943.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,266.96/357,295.47 = 111,943.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,266.96x = 357,295.47 × 111,943.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,266.96x = 39,996,766,100.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,996,766,100.71/238,266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,865.35

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