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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,991.48, 358,539.26 and 72,775.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,991.48, 358,539.26 and 72,775.16 is: 109,178.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,991.48 : 358,539.26 = 72,775.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,991.48/358,539.26 = 72,775.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,991.48x = 358,539.26 × 72,775.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,991.48x = 26,092,752,012.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,092,752,012.78/238,991.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,178.59

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