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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,489.44, 357,758.73 and 70,009.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,489.44, 357,758.73 and 70,009.11 is: 105,020.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,489.44 : 357,758.73 = 70,009.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,489.44/357,758.73 = 70,009.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,489.44x = 357,758.73 × 70,009.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,489.44x = 25,046,370,282.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,046,370,282.03/238,489.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,020.88

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