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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,397.77, 357,246.73 and 119,906.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,397.77, 357,246.73 and 119,906.11 is: 179,683.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,397.77 : 357,246.73 = 119,906.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,397.77/357,246.73 = 119,906.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,397.77x = 357,246.73 × 119,906.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,397.77x = 42,836,065,704.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,836,065,704.52/238,397.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,683.16

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