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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,411.89, 357,636.30 and 67,630.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,411.89, 357,636.30 and 67,630.72 is: 101,451.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,411.89 : 357,636.30 = 67,630.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,411.89/357,636.30 = 67,630.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,411.89x = 357,636.30 × 67,630.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,411.89x = 24,187,200,995.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,187,200,995.85/238,411.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,451.32

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