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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,714.77, 358,076.55 and 191,108.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,714.77, 358,076.55 and 191,108.79 is: 286,666.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,714.77 : 358,076.55 = 191,108.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,714.77/358,076.55 = 191,108.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,714.77x = 358,076.55 × 191,108.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,714.77x = 68,431,576,197.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,431,576,197.87/238,714.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,666.70

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