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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,916.50, 358,374.75 and 72,704.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,916.50, 358,374.75 and 72,704.50 is: 109,056.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,916.50 : 358,374.75 = 72,704.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,916.50/358,374.75 = 72,704.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,916.50x = 358,374.75 × 72,704.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,916.50x = 26,055,457,011.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,055,457,011.38/238,916.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,056.75

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