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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,356.98, 357,203.22 and 179,123.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,356.98, 357,203.22 and 179,123.40 is: 268,435.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,356.98 : 357,203.22 = 179,123.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,356.98/357,203.22 = 179,123.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,356.98x = 357,203.22 × 179,123.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,356.98x = 63,983,454,585.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,983,454,585.64/238,356.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,435.42

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