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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,049.20, 357,073.80 and 238,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,049.20, 357,073.80 and 238,049.20 is: 357,073.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,049.20 : 357,073.80 = 238,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,049.20/357,073.80 = 238,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,049.20x = 357,073.80 × 238,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,049.20x = 85,001,132,430.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,001,132,430.96/238,049.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,073.80

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