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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,776.78, 358,041.90 and 70,275.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,776.78, 358,041.90 and 70,275.22 is: 105,376.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,776.78 : 358,041.90 = 70,275.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,776.78/358,041.90 = 70,275.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,776.78x = 358,041.90 × 70,275.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,776.78x = 25,161,473,291.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,161,473,291.72/238,776.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,376.55

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