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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,294.65, 356,897.60 and 113,723.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,294.65, 356,897.60 and 113,723.13 is: 170,324.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,294.65 : 356,897.60 = 113,723.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,294.65/356,897.60 = 113,723.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,294.65x = 356,897.60 × 113,723.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,294.65x = 40,587,511,592.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,587,511,592.87/238,294.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,324.90

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