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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,744.41, 358,168.52 and 78,827.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,744.41, 358,168.52 and 78,827.32 is: 118,258.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,744.41 : 358,168.52 = 78,827.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,744.41/358,168.52 = 78,827.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,744.41x = 358,168.52 × 78,827.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,744.41x = 28,233,464,539.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,233,464,539.97/238,744.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,258.12

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