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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,774.85, 358,085.05 and 78,814.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,774.85, 358,085.05 and 78,814.85 is: 118,196.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,774.85 : 358,085.05 = 78,814.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,774.85/358,085.05 = 78,814.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,774.85x = 358,085.05 × 78,814.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,774.85x = 28,222,417,515.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,222,417,515.53/238,774.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,196.78

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