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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,404.04, 357,918.78 and 159,869.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,404.04, 357,918.78 and 159,869.80 is: 240,014.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,404.04 : 357,918.78 = 159,869.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,404.04/357,918.78 = 159,869.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,404.04x = 357,918.78 × 159,869.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,404.04x = 57,220,403,774.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,220,403,774.84/238,404.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,014.40

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