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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,438.80, 357,658.20 and 127,846.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,438.80, 357,658.20 and 127,846.80 is: 191,770.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,438.80 : 357,658.20 = 127,846.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,438.80/357,658.20 = 127,846.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,438.80x = 357,658.20 × 127,846.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,438.80x = 45,725,456,363.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,725,456,363.76/238,438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,770.20

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