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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,401.58, 357,269.86 and 179,167.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,401.58, 357,269.86 and 179,167.90 is: 268,501.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,401.58 : 357,269.86 = 179,167.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,401.58/357,269.86 = 179,167.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,401.58x = 357,269.86 × 179,167.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,401.58x = 64,011,290,549.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,011,290,549.49/238,401.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,501.96

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