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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,725.39, 358,245.83 and 112,401.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,725.39, 358,245.83 and 112,401.75 is: 168,676.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,725.39 : 358,245.83 = 112,401.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,725.39/358,245.83 = 112,401.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,725.39x = 358,245.83 × 112,401.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,725.39x = 40,267,459,425.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,267,459,425.12/238,725.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,676.91

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