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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,704.67, 358,099.38 and 78,789.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,704.67, 358,099.38 and 78,789.41 is: 118,198.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,704.67 : 358,099.38 = 78,789.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,704.67/358,099.38 = 78,789.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,704.67x = 358,099.38 × 78,789.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,704.67x = 28,214,438,423.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,214,438,423.94/238,704.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,198.10

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