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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,215.98, 355,610.45 and 204,114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,215.98, 355,610.45 and 204,114.80 is: 304,703.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,215.98 : 355,610.45 = 204,114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,215.98/355,610.45 = 204,114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,215.98x = 355,610.45 × 204,114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,215.98x = 72,585,357,278.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,585,357,278.97/238,215.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,703.98

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