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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,333.90, 356,956.32 and 113,762.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,333.90, 356,956.32 and 113,762.38 is: 170,383.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,333.90 : 356,956.32 = 113,762.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,333.90/356,956.32 = 113,762.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,333.90x = 356,956.32 × 113,762.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,333.90x = 40,608,200,519.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,608,200,519.24/238,333.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,383.65

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