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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,436.65, 357,823.05 and 112,082.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,436.65, 357,823.05 and 112,082.68 is: 168,203.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,436.65 : 357,823.05 = 112,082.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,436.65/357,823.05 = 112,082.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,436.65x = 357,823.05 × 112,082.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,436.65x = 40,105,766,409.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,105,766,409.77/238,436.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,203.03

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