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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,611.16, 357,914.58 and 72,399.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,611.16, 357,914.58 and 72,399.16 is: 108,598.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,611.16 : 357,914.58 = 72,399.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,611.16/357,914.58 = 72,399.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,611.16x = 357,914.58 × 72,399.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,611.16x = 25,912,714,943.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,912,714,943.75/238,611.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,598.08

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