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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,268.33, 357,297.54 and 111,944.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,268.33, 357,297.54 and 111,944.49 is: 167,867.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,268.33 : 357,297.54 = 111,944.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,268.33/357,297.54 = 111,944.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,268.33x = 357,297.54 × 111,944.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,268.33x = 39,997,490,893.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,997,490,893.55/238,268.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,867.42

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