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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,386.20, 357,891.82 and 159,851.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,386.20, 357,891.82 and 159,851.84 is: 239,987.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,386.20 : 357,891.82 = 159,851.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,386.20/357,891.82 = 159,851.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,386.20x = 357,891.82 × 159,851.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,386.20x = 57,209,665,947.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,209,665,947.95/238,386.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,987.32

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