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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,892.32, 358,390.32 and 72,676

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,892.32, 358,390.32 and 72,676 is: 109,029.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,892.32 : 358,390.32 = 72,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,892.32/358,390.32 = 72,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,892.32x = 358,390.32 × 72,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,892.32x = 26,046,374,896.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,046,374,896.32/238,892.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,029.77

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