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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,695.12, 358,042.68 and 113,657.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,695.12, 358,042.68 and 113,657.04 is: 170,485.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,695.12 : 358,042.68 = 113,657.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,695.12/358,042.68 = 113,657.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,695.12x = 358,042.68 × 113,657.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,695.12x = 40,694,071,202.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,694,071,202.47/238,695.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,485.56

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