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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,772.41, 358,035.34 and 70,270.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,772.41, 358,035.34 and 70,270.84 is: 105,369.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,772.41 : 358,035.34 = 70,270.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,772.41/358,035.34 = 70,270.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,772.41x = 358,035.34 × 70,270.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,772.41x = 25,159,444,495.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,159,444,495.11/238,772.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,369.98

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