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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,946.94, 358,478.73 and 72,734.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,946.94, 358,478.73 and 72,734.94 is: 109,120.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,946.94 : 358,478.73 = 72,734.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,946.94/358,478.73 = 72,734.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,946.94x = 358,478.73 × 72,734.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,946.94x = 26,073,928,917.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,073,928,917.83/238,946.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,120.16

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