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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,847.79, 358,274.76 and 70,329.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,847.79, 358,274.76 and 70,329.80 is: 105,495.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,847.79 : 358,274.76 = 70,329.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,847.79/358,274.76 = 70,329.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,847.79x = 358,274.76 × 70,329.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,847.79x = 25,197,392,215.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,197,392,215.85/238,847.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,495.61

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