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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,956.20, 371,934.30 and 238,279.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,956.20, 371,934.30 and 238,279.40 is: 357,419.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,956.20 : 371,934.30 = 238,279.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,956.20/371,934.30 = 238,279.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,956.20x = 371,934.30 × 238,279.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,956.20x = 88,624,281,843.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,624,281,843.42/247,956.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,419.10

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