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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,748.94, 358,123.83 and 78,833.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,748.94, 358,123.83 and 78,833.82 is: 118,250.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,748.94 : 358,123.83 = 78,833.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,748.94/358,123.83 = 78,833.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,748.94x = 358,123.83 × 78,833.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,748.94x = 28,232,269,551.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,232,269,551.93/238,748.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,250.87

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