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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,268.46, 357,297.72 and 111,944.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,268.46, 357,297.72 and 111,944.61 is: 167,867.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,268.46 : 357,297.72 = 111,944.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,268.46/357,297.72 = 111,944.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,268.46x = 357,297.72 × 111,944.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,268.46x = 39,997,553,919.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,997,553,919.29/238,268.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,867.60

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