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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,856.24, 357,947.39 and 186,031.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,856.24, 357,947.39 and 186,031.28 is: 278,784.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,856.24 : 357,947.39 = 186,031.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,856.24/357,947.39 = 186,031.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,856.24x = 357,947.39 × 186,031.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,856.24x = 66,589,408,414.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,589,408,414.47/238,856.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,784.47

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