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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,916.44, 358,432.98 and 72,704.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,916.44, 358,432.98 and 72,704.44 is: 109,074.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,916.44 : 358,432.98 = 72,704.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,916.44/358,432.98 = 72,704.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,916.44x = 358,432.98 × 72,704.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,916.44x = 26,059,669,088.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,059,669,088.43/238,916.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,074.41

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