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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,873.96, 358,364.22 and 72,674.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,873.96, 358,364.22 and 72,674.92 is: 109,028.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,873.96 : 358,364.22 = 72,674.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,873.96/358,364.22 = 72,674.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,873.96x = 358,364.22 × 72,674.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,873.96x = 26,044,091,019.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,044,091,019.36/238,873.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,028.59

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