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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,858.58, 358,230.15 and 70,333.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,858.58, 358,230.15 and 70,333.04 is: 105,482.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,858.58 : 358,230.15 = 70,333.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,858.58/358,230.15 = 70,333.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,858.58x = 358,230.15 × 70,333.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,858.58x = 25,195,415,469.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,195,415,469.16/238,858.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,482.56

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