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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,400.52, 357,250.86 and 119,908.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,400.52, 357,250.86 and 119,908.86 is: 179,687.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,400.52 : 357,250.86 = 119,908.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,400.52/357,250.86 = 119,908.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,400.52x = 357,250.86 × 119,908.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,400.52x = 42,837,543,356.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,837,543,356.62/238,400.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,687.29

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