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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,556.58, 357,893.46 and 118,670.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,556.58, 357,893.46 and 118,670.10 is: 178,034.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,556.58 : 357,893.46 = 118,670.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,556.58/357,893.46 = 118,670.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,556.58x = 357,893.46 × 118,670.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,556.58x = 42,471,252,687.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,471,252,687.55/238,556.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,034.30

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