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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,661.45, 357,755.68 and 112,075.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,661.45, 357,755.68 and 112,075.09 is: 168,001.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,661.45 : 357,755.68 = 112,075.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,661.45/357,755.68 = 112,075.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,661.45x = 357,755.68 × 112,075.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,661.45x = 40,095,499,279.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,095,499,279.72/238,661.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,001.57

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