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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,767.53, 358,112.27 and 70,248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,767.53, 358,112.27 and 70,248.44 is: 105,361.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,767.53 : 358,112.27 = 70,248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,767.53/358,112.27 = 70,248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,767.53x = 358,112.27 × 70,248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,767.53x = 25,156,829,383.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,156,829,383.26/238,767.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,361.19

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