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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,231.13, 357,346.69 and 72,019.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,231.13, 357,346.69 and 72,019.13 is: 108,028.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,231.13 : 357,346.69 = 72,019.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,231.13/357,346.69 = 72,019.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,231.13x = 357,346.69 × 72,019.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,231.13x = 25,735,795,755.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,735,795,755.40/238,231.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,028.69

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