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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,483.18, 357,241.70 and 110,217.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,483.18, 357,241.70 and 110,217.24 is: 165,102.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,483.18 : 357,241.70 = 110,217.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,483.18/357,241.70 = 110,217.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,483.18x = 357,241.70 × 110,217.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,483.18x = 39,374,194,186.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,374,194,186.91/238,483.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,102.60

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