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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,961.58, 358,441.93 and 70,600.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,961.58, 358,441.93 and 70,600.17 is: 105,900.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,961.58 : 358,441.93 = 70,600.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,961.58/358,441.93 = 70,600.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,961.58x = 358,441.93 × 70,600.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,961.58x = 25,306,061,193.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,306,061,193.13/238,961.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,900.13

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