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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,741.92, 357,632.32 and 110,477.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,741.92, 357,632.32 and 110,477.40 is: 165,493.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,741.92 : 357,632.32 = 110,477.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,741.92/357,632.32 = 110,477.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,741.92x = 357,632.32 × 110,477.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,741.92x = 39,510,288,869.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,510,288,869.57/238,741.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,493.72

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