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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,882.08, 358,374.94 and 72,665.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,882.08, 358,374.94 and 72,665.76 is: 109,014.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,882.08 : 358,374.94 = 72,665.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,882.08/358,374.94 = 72,665.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,882.08x = 358,374.94 × 72,665.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,882.08x = 26,041,587,380.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,041,587,380.05/238,882.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,014.40

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