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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,517.94, 357,778.74 and 70,041.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,517.94, 357,778.74 and 70,041.18 is: 105,062.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,517.94 : 357,778.74 = 70,041.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,517.94/357,778.74 = 70,041.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,517.94x = 357,778.74 × 70,041.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,517.94x = 25,059,245,128.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,059,245,128.51/238,517.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,062.31

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