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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,773.41, 358,036.84 and 70,271.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,773.41, 358,036.84 and 70,271.84 is: 105,371.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,773.41 : 358,036.84 = 70,271.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,773.41/358,036.84 = 70,271.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,773.41x = 358,036.84 × 70,271.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,773.41x = 25,159,907,534.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,159,907,534.59/238,773.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,371.48

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