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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,773.92, 358,037.60 and 70,272.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,773.92, 358,037.60 and 70,272.35 is: 105,372.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,773.92 : 358,037.60 = 70,272.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,773.92/358,037.60 = 70,272.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,773.92x = 358,037.60 × 70,272.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,773.92x = 25,160,141,398.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,160,141,398.81/238,773.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,372.24

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