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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,987.67, 358,397.97 and 70,463.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,987.67, 358,397.97 and 70,463.27 is: 105,670.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,987.67 : 358,397.97 = 70,463.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,987.67/358,397.97 = 70,463.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,987.67x = 358,397.97 × 70,463.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,987.67x = 25,253,892,927.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,253,892,927.56/238,987.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,670.28

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