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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,775.42, 358,039.85 and 70,273.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,775.42, 358,039.85 and 70,273.85 is: 105,374.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,775.42 : 358,039.85 = 70,273.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,775.42/358,039.85 = 70,273.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,775.42x = 358,039.85 × 70,273.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,775.42x = 25,160,836,571.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,160,836,571.35/238,775.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,374.49

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