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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,270.12, 356,860.86 and 113,698.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,270.12, 356,860.86 and 113,698.60 is: 170,288.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,270.12 : 356,860.86 = 113,698.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,270.12/356,860.86 = 113,698.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,270.12x = 356,860.86 × 113,698.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,270.12x = 40,574,580,176.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,574,580,176.80/238,270.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,288.16

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