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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,766.40, 358,149.60 and 176,558.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,766.40, 358,149.60 and 176,558.40 is: 264,837.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,766.40 : 358,149.60 = 176,558.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,766.40/358,149.60 = 176,558.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,766.40x = 358,149.60 × 176,558.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,766.40x = 63,234,320,336.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,234,320,336.64/238,766.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,837.60

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