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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,554.76, 357,847.26 and 78,641.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,554.76, 357,847.26 and 78,641.32 is: 117,966.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,554.76 : 357,847.26 = 78,641.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,554.76/357,847.26 = 78,641.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,554.76x = 357,847.26 × 78,641.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,554.76x = 28,141,580,884.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,141,580,884.78/238,554.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,966.96

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