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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,437.93, 357,712.26 and 69,951.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,437.93, 357,712.26 and 69,951.45 is: 104,943.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,437.93 : 357,712.26 = 69,951.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,437.93/357,712.26 = 69,951.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,437.93x = 357,712.26 × 69,951.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,437.93x = 25,022,491,269.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,022,491,269.78/238,437.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,943.42

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