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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,855.96, 358,345.50 and 171,466.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,855.96, 358,345.50 and 171,466.12 is: 257,243.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,855.96 : 358,345.50 = 171,466.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,855.96/358,345.50 = 171,466.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,855.96x = 358,345.50 × 171,466.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,855.96x = 61,444,112,504.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,444,112,504.46/238,855.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,243.37

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