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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,444.74, 357,433.83 and 113,873.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,444.74, 357,433.83 and 113,873.22 is: 170,698.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,444.74 : 357,433.83 = 113,873.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,444.74/357,433.83 = 113,873.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,444.74x = 357,433.83 × 113,873.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,444.74x = 40,702,141,159.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,702,141,159.03/238,444.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,698.42

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