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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,758.02, 358,098.08 and 70,238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,758.02, 358,098.08 and 70,238.92 is: 105,346.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,758.02 : 358,098.08 = 70,238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,758.02/358,098.08 = 70,238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,758.02x = 358,098.08 × 70,238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,758.02x = 25,152,422,393.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,152,422,393.27/238,758.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,346.92

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