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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,652.98, 357,979.33 and 70,174.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,652.98, 357,979.33 and 70,174.70 is: 105,262.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,652.98 : 357,979.33 = 70,174.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,652.98/357,979.33 = 70,174.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,652.98x = 357,979.33 × 70,174.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,652.98x = 25,121,092,088.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,121,092,088.95/238,652.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,262.01

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