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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,349.96, 357,220.88 and 111,710.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,349.96, 357,220.88 and 111,710.82 is: 167,423.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,349.96 : 357,220.88 = 111,710.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,349.96/357,220.88 = 111,710.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,349.96x = 357,220.88 × 111,710.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,349.96x = 39,905,437,244.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,905,437,244.87/238,349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,423.72

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