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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,323, 357,533.73 and 69,848.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,323, 357,533.73 and 69,848.85 is: 104,787.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,323 : 357,533.73 = 69,848.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,323/357,533.73 = 69,848.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,323x = 357,533.73 × 69,848.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,323x = 24,973,319,876.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,973,319,876.71/238,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,787.70

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