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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,845.11, 358,287.17 and 68,079.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,845.11, 358,287.17 and 68,079.97 is: 102,125.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,845.11 : 358,287.17 = 68,079.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,845.11/358,287.17 = 68,079.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,845.11x = 358,287.17 × 68,079.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,845.11x = 24,392,179,459.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,392,179,459.19/238,845.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,125.52

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