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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,985.67, 358,394.97 and 70,461.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,985.67, 358,394.97 and 70,461.27 is: 105,667.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,985.67 : 358,394.97 = 70,461.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,985.67/358,394.97 = 70,461.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,985.67x = 358,394.97 × 70,461.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,985.67x = 25,252,964,747.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,252,964,747.81/238,985.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,667.28

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