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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,976.50, 358,430.15 and 70,488.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,976.50, 358,430.15 and 70,488.50 is: 105,722.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,976.50 : 358,430.15 = 70,488.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,976.50/358,430.15 = 70,488.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,976.50x = 358,430.15 × 70,488.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,976.50x = 25,265,204,028.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,265,204,028.52/238,976.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,722.55

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