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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,510.40, 357,458.40 and 182,830.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,510.40, 357,458.40 and 182,830.40 is: 274,010.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,510.40 : 357,458.40 = 182,830.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,510.40/357,458.40 = 182,830.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,510.40x = 357,458.40 × 182,830.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,510.40x = 65,354,262,255.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,354,262,255.36/238,510.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,010.12

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