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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,422.20, 357,633.30 and 72,210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,422.20, 357,633.30 and 72,210.20 is: 108,315.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,422.20 : 357,633.30 = 72,210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,422.20/357,633.30 = 72,210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,422.20x = 357,633.30 × 72,210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,422.20x = 25,824,772,119.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,824,772,119.66/238,422.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,315.30

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