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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,558.62, 357,881.78 and 78,643.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,558.62, 357,881.78 and 78,643.97 is: 117,980.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,558.62 : 357,881.78 = 78,643.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,558.62/357,881.78 = 78,643.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,558.62x = 357,881.78 × 78,643.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,558.62x = 28,145,243,969.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,145,243,969.87/238,558.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,980.41

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