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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,414.20, 357,621.30 and 72,202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,414.20, 357,621.30 and 72,202.20 is: 108,303.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,414.20 : 357,621.30 = 72,202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,414.20/357,621.30 = 72,202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,414.20x = 357,621.30 × 72,202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,414.20x = 25,821,044,626.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,821,044,626.86/238,414.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,303.30

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