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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,575.17, 357,862.86 and 112,122.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,575.17, 357,862.86 and 112,122.62 is: 168,183.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,575.17 : 357,862.86 = 112,122.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,575.17/357,862.86 = 112,122.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,575.17x = 357,862.86 × 112,122.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,575.17x = 40,124,521,463.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,124,521,463.89/238,575.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,183.98

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