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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,807.11, 358,269.18 and 196,184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,807.11, 358,269.18 and 196,184.58 is: 294,324.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,807.11 : 358,269.18 = 196,184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,807.11/358,269.18 = 196,184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,807.11x = 358,269.18 × 196,184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,807.11x = 70,286,888,605.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,286,888,605.24/238,807.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,324.94

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