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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,300.79, 357,449.97 and 111,940.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,300.79, 357,449.97 and 111,940.37 is: 167,909.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,300.79 : 357,449.97 = 111,940.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,300.79/357,449.97 = 111,940.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,300.79x = 357,449.97 × 111,940.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,300.79x = 40,013,080,111.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,013,080,111.04/238,300.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,909.98

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