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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,462.31, 357,694.31 and 72,250.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,462.31, 357,694.31 and 72,250.31 is: 108,375.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,462.31 : 357,694.31 = 72,250.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,462.31/357,694.31 = 72,250.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,462.31x = 357,694.31 × 72,250.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,462.31x = 25,843,525,857.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,843,525,857.60/238,462.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,375.72

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