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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,979.70, 358,469.55 and 205,737.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,979.70, 358,469.55 and 205,737.30 is: 308,605.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,979.70 : 358,469.55 = 205,737.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,979.70/358,469.55 = 205,737.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,979.70x = 358,469.55 × 205,737.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,979.70x = 73,750,557,349.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,750,557,349.22/238,979.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,605.95

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