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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,725.23, 358,082.69 and 112,295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,725.23, 358,082.69 and 112,295.44 is: 168,440.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,725.23 : 358,082.69 = 112,295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,725.23/358,082.69 = 112,295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,725.23x = 358,082.69 × 112,295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,725.23x = 40,211,055,243.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,211,055,243.48/238,725.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,440.74

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