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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,654.98, 357,982.34 and 70,176.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,654.98, 357,982.34 and 70,176.71 is: 105,265.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,654.98 : 357,982.34 = 70,176.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,654.98/357,982.34 = 70,176.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,654.98x = 357,982.34 × 70,176.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,654.98x = 25,122,020,718.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,122,020,718.51/238,654.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,265.02

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