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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,565.66, 357,848.62 and 112,113.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,565.66, 357,848.62 and 112,113.11 is: 168,169.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,565.66 : 357,848.62 = 112,113.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,565.66/357,848.62 = 112,113.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,565.66x = 357,848.62 × 112,113.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,565.66x = 40,119,522,311.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,119,522,311.75/238,565.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,169.73

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