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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,301.44, 384,863.52 and 238,174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,301.44, 384,863.52 and 238,174.80 is: 359,045.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,301.44 : 384,863.52 = 238,174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,301.44/384,863.52 = 238,174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,301.44x = 384,863.52 × 238,174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,301.44x = 91,664,791,903.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,664,791,903.30/255,301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,045.34

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