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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,570.68, 357,856.12 and 112,118.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,570.68, 357,856.12 and 112,118.12 is: 168,177.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,570.68 : 357,856.12 = 112,118.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,570.68/357,856.12 = 112,118.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,570.68x = 357,856.12 × 112,118.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,570.68x = 40,122,155,404.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,122,155,404.89/238,570.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,177.23

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