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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,951.92, 358,419.53 and 70,474.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,951.92, 358,419.53 and 70,474.86 is: 105,709.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,951.92 : 358,419.53 = 70,474.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,951.92/358,419.53 = 70,474.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,951.92x = 358,419.53 × 70,474.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,951.92x = 25,259,566,374.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,259,566,374.20/238,951.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,709.83

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