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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,004.49, 357,018.62 and 78,066.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,004.49, 357,018.62 and 78,066.24 is: 117,103.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,004.49 : 357,018.62 = 78,066.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,004.49/357,018.62 = 78,066.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,004.49x = 357,018.62 × 78,066.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,004.49x = 27,871,101,273.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,871,101,273.39/238,004.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,103.26

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