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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,441.93, 357,718.26 and 69,955.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,441.93, 357,718.26 and 69,955.45 is: 104,949.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,441.93 : 357,718.26 = 69,955.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,441.93/357,718.26 = 69,955.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,441.93x = 357,718.26 × 69,955.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,441.93x = 25,024,341,851.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,024,341,851.52/238,441.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,949.42

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