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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,610.16, 357,597.72 and 126,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,610.16, 357,597.72 and 126,266.40 is: 189,231.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,610.16 : 357,597.72 = 126,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,610.16/357,597.72 = 126,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,610.16x = 357,597.72 × 126,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,610.16x = 45,152,576,752.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,152,576,752.61/238,610.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,231.58

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