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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,423.83, 357,303.20 and 179,190.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,423.83, 357,303.20 and 179,190.15 is: 268,535.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,423.83 : 357,303.20 = 179,190.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,423.83/357,303.20 = 179,190.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,423.83x = 357,303.20 × 179,190.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,423.83x = 64,025,213,107.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,025,213,107.53/238,423.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,535.29

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