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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,271.12, 356,862.32 and 113,699.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,271.12, 356,862.32 and 113,699.60 is: 170,289.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,271.12 : 356,862.32 = 113,699.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,271.12/356,862.32 = 113,699.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,271.12x = 356,862.32 × 113,699.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,271.12x = 40,575,103,039.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,575,103,039.07/238,271.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,289.64

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