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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,772.13, 358,160.62 and 72,560.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,772.13, 358,160.62 and 72,560.13 is: 108,840.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,772.13 : 358,160.62 = 72,560.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,772.13/358,160.62 = 72,560.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,772.13x = 358,160.62 × 72,560.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,772.13x = 25,988,181,148.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,988,181,148.08/238,772.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,840.93

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