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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,410.36, 357,282.96 and 179,176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,410.36, 357,282.96 and 179,176.68 is: 268,515.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,410.36 : 357,282.96 = 179,176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,410.36/357,282.96 = 179,176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,410.36x = 357,282.96 × 179,176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,410.36x = 64,016,774,593.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,016,774,593.37/238,410.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,515.07

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