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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,884.08, 358,377.96 and 72,667.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,884.08, 358,377.96 and 72,667.76 is: 109,017.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,884.08 : 358,377.96 = 72,667.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,884.08/358,377.96 = 72,667.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,884.08x = 358,377.96 × 72,667.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,884.08x = 26,042,523,586.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,042,523,586.57/238,884.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,017.41

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