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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,048.20, 357,072.30 and 238,048.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,048.20, 357,072.30 and 238,048.20 is: 357,072.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,048.20 : 357,072.30 = 238,048.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,048.20/357,072.30 = 238,048.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,048.20x = 357,072.30 × 238,048.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,048.20x = 85,000,418,284.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,000,418,284.86/238,048.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,072.30

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