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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,398.33, 357,264.99 and 179,164.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,398.33, 357,264.99 and 179,164.65 is: 268,497.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,398.33 : 357,264.99 = 179,164.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,398.33/357,264.99 = 179,164.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,398.33x = 357,264.99 × 179,164.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,398.33x = 64,009,256,890.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,009,256,890.60/238,398.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,497.09

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