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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,521.20, 377,281.80 and 238,399.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,521.20, 377,281.80 and 238,399.20 is: 357,598.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,521.20 : 377,281.80 = 238,399.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,521.20/377,281.80 = 238,399.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,521.20x = 377,281.80 × 238,399.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,521.20x = 89,943,679,294.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,943,679,294.56/251,521.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,598.80

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