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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,718.08, 358,081.58 and 191,112.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,718.08, 358,081.58 and 191,112.05 is: 286,671.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,718.08 : 358,081.58 = 191,112.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,718.08/358,081.58 = 191,112.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,718.08x = 358,081.58 × 191,112.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,718.08x = 68,433,704,760.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,433,704,760.68/238,718.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,671.65

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