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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,391.36, 357,042.72 and 113,819.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,391.36, 357,042.72 and 113,819.84 is: 170,469.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,391.36 : 357,042.72 = 113,819.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,391.36/357,042.72 = 113,819.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,391.36x = 357,042.72 × 113,819.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,391.36x = 40,638,545,263.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,638,545,263.56/238,391.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,469.87

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