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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,779.12, 358,170.30 and 113,741.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,779.12, 358,170.30 and 113,741.04 is: 170,612.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,779.12 : 358,170.30 = 113,741.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,779.12/358,170.30 = 113,741.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,779.12x = 358,170.30 × 113,741.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,779.12x = 40,738,662,419.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,738,662,419.11/238,779.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,612.33

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