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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,269.12, 356,859.36 and 113,697.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,269.12, 356,859.36 and 113,697.60 is: 170,286.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,269.12 : 356,859.36 = 113,697.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,269.12/356,859.36 = 113,697.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,269.12x = 356,859.36 × 113,697.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,269.12x = 40,574,052,769.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,574,052,769.54/238,269.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,286.66

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