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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,523.20, 357,784.80 and 186,035.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,523.20, 357,784.80 and 186,035.20 is: 279,052.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,523.20 : 357,784.80 = 186,035.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,523.20/357,784.80 = 186,035.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,523.20x = 357,784.80 × 186,035.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,523.20x = 66,560,566,824.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,560,566,824.96/238,523.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,052.80

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