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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,267.96, 357,296.97 and 111,944.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,267.96, 357,296.97 and 111,944.11 is: 167,866.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,267.96 : 357,296.97 = 111,944.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,267.96/357,296.97 = 111,944.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,267.96x = 357,296.97 × 111,944.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,267.96x = 39,997,291,312.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,997,291,312.35/238,267.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,866.85

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