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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,296.20, 356,899.74 and 113,724.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,296.20, 356,899.74 and 113,724.68 is: 170,327.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,296.20 : 356,899.74 = 113,724.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,296.20/356,899.74 = 113,724.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,296.20x = 356,899.74 × 113,724.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,296.20x = 40,588,308,723.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,588,308,723.58/238,296.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,327.13

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