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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,832.11, 357,703.53 and 114,261.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,832.11, 357,703.53 and 114,261.23 is: 171,131.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,832.11 : 357,703.53 = 114,261.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,832.11/357,703.53 = 114,261.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,832.11x = 357,703.53 × 114,261.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,832.11x = 40,871,644,741.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,871,644,741.84/238,832.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,131.28

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