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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,400.58, 357,268.37 and 179,166.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,400.58, 357,268.37 and 179,166.90 is: 268,500.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,400.58 : 357,268.37 = 179,166.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,400.58/357,268.37 = 179,166.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,400.58x = 357,268.37 × 179,166.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,400.58x = 64,010,665,425.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,010,665,425.12/238,400.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,500.46

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