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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,351.20, 357,526.80 and 72,139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,351.20, 357,526.80 and 72,139.20 is: 108,208.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,351.20 : 357,526.80 = 72,139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,351.20/357,526.80 = 72,139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,351.20x = 357,526.80 × 72,139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,351.20x = 25,791,697,330.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,791,697,330.56/238,351.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,208.80

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