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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,611.60, 357,917.46 and 70,131.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,611.60, 357,917.46 and 70,131.93 is: 105,197.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,611.60 : 357,917.46 = 70,131.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,611.60/357,917.46 = 70,131.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,611.60x = 357,917.46 × 70,131.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,611.60x = 25,101,443,145.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,101,443,145.29/238,611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,197.92

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