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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,508.04, 357,859.92 and 126,158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,508.04, 357,859.92 and 126,158.20 is: 189,289.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,508.04 : 357,859.92 = 126,158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,508.04/357,859.92 = 126,158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,508.04x = 357,859.92 × 126,158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,508.04x = 45,146,963,359.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,146,963,359.34/238,508.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,289.06

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