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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,727.70, 358,091.55 and 72,494.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,727.70, 358,091.55 and 72,494.10 is: 108,741.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,727.70 : 358,091.55 = 72,494.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,727.70/358,091.55 = 72,494.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,727.70x = 358,091.55 × 72,494.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,727.70x = 25,959,524,634.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,959,524,634.86/238,727.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,741.15

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