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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,812.30, 358,996.05 and 169,173.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,812.30, 358,996.05 and 169,173.90 is: 254,311.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,812.30 : 358,996.05 = 169,173.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,812.30/358,996.05 = 169,173.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,812.30x = 358,996.05 × 169,173.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,812.30x = 60,732,761,863.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,732,761,863.10/238,812.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,311.70

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