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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,807.46, 358,198.22 and 72,582.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,807.46, 358,198.22 and 72,582.50 is: 108,869.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,807.46 : 358,198.22 = 72,582.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,807.46/358,198.22 = 72,582.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,807.46x = 358,198.22 × 72,582.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,807.46x = 25,998,922,303.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,998,922,303.15/238,807.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,869.81

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