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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,892.82, 358,391.07 and 72,676.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,892.82, 358,391.07 and 72,676.50 is: 109,030.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,892.82 : 358,391.07 = 72,676.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,892.82/358,391.07 = 72,676.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,892.82x = 358,391.07 × 72,676.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,892.82x = 26,046,608,598.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,046,608,598.86/238,892.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,030.52

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