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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,852.08, 358,220.40 and 70,326.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,852.08, 358,220.40 and 70,326.54 is: 105,472.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,852.08 : 358,220.40 = 70,326.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,852.08/358,220.40 = 70,326.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,852.08x = 358,220.40 × 70,326.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,852.08x = 25,192,401,289.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,192,401,289.42/238,852.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,472.82

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