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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,447.70, 381,671.55 and 238,701.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,447.70, 381,671.55 and 238,701.30 is: 358,051.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,447.70 : 381,671.55 = 238,701.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,447.70/381,671.55 = 238,701.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,447.70x = 381,671.55 × 238,701.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,447.70x = 91,105,495,158.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,105,495,158.02/254,447.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,051.95

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