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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,651.98, 357,977.84 and 70,173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,651.98, 357,977.84 and 70,173.70 is: 105,260.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,651.98 : 357,977.84 = 70,173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,651.98/357,977.84 = 70,173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,651.98x = 357,977.84 × 70,173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,651.98x = 25,120,628,304.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,120,628,304.99/238,651.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,260.51

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