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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,430.25, 357,646.19 and 72,218.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,430.25, 357,646.19 and 72,218.25 is: 108,327.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,430.25 : 357,646.19 = 72,218.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,430.25/357,646.19 = 72,218.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,430.25x = 357,646.19 × 72,218.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,430.25x = 25,828,581,599.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,828,581,599.88/238,430.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,327.62

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