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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,217.02, 355,611.98 and 204,115.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,217.02, 355,611.98 and 204,115.82 is: 304,705.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,217.02 : 355,611.98 = 204,115.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,217.02/355,611.98 = 204,115.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,217.02x = 355,611.98 × 204,115.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,217.02x = 72,586,030,767.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,586,030,767.97/238,217.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,705.48

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