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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,923.54, 358,255.44 and 118,716.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,923.54, 358,255.44 and 118,716.84 is: 178,010.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,923.54 : 358,255.44 = 118,716.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,923.54/358,255.44 = 118,716.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,923.54x = 358,255.44 × 118,716.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,923.54x = 42,530,953,749.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,530,953,749.61/238,923.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,010.73

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