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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,935.06, 358,201.71 and 159,807.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,935.06, 358,201.71 and 159,807.78 is: 239,577.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,935.06 : 358,201.71 = 159,807.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,935.06/358,201.71 = 159,807.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,935.06x = 358,201.71 × 159,807.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,935.06x = 57,243,420,067.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,243,420,067.30/238,935.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,577.31

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