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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,269.21, 357,298.85 and 111,945.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,269.21, 357,298.85 and 111,945.36 is: 167,868.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,269.21 : 357,298.85 = 111,945.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,269.21/357,298.85 = 111,945.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,269.21x = 357,298.85 × 111,945.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,269.21x = 39,997,947,831.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,997,947,831.11/238,269.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,868.72

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