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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,955.82, 358,485.57 and 72,739.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,955.82, 358,485.57 and 72,739.50 is: 109,125.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,955.82 : 358,485.57 = 72,739.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,955.82/358,485.57 = 72,739.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,955.82x = 358,485.57 × 72,739.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,955.82x = 26,076,061,119.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,076,061,119.02/238,955.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,125.03

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