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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,695.62, 358,043.43 and 113,657.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,695.62, 358,043.43 and 113,657.54 is: 170,486.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,695.62 : 358,043.43 = 113,657.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,695.62/358,043.43 = 113,657.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,695.62x = 358,043.43 × 113,657.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,695.62x = 40,694,335,466.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,694,335,466.96/238,695.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,486.31

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