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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,293.44, 357,423.12 and 138,391.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,293.44, 357,423.12 and 138,391.28 is: 207,577.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,293.44 : 357,423.12 = 138,391.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,293.44/357,423.12 = 138,391.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,293.44x = 357,423.12 × 138,391.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,293.44x = 49,464,243,078.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,464,243,078.39/238,293.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,577.02

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