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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,354.38, 357,492.69 and 72,103.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,354.38, 357,492.69 and 72,103.50 is: 108,143.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,354.38 : 357,492.69 = 72,103.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,354.38/357,492.69 = 72,103.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,354.38x = 357,492.69 × 72,103.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,354.38x = 25,776,474,173.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,776,474,173.42/238,354.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,143.49

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