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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,665.70, 358,014.35 and 70,201.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,665.70, 358,014.35 and 70,201.09 is: 105,306.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,665.70 : 358,014.35 = 70,201.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,665.70/358,014.35 = 70,201.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,665.70x = 358,014.35 × 70,201.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,665.70x = 25,132,997,605.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,132,997,605.64/238,665.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,306.28

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