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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,904.56, 390,012.36 and 238,753.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,904.56, 390,012.36 and 238,753.84 is: 358,273.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,904.56 : 390,012.36 = 238,753.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,904.56/390,012.36 = 238,753.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,904.56x = 390,012.36 × 238,753.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,904.56x = 93,116,948,597.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,116,948,597.46/259,904.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,273.62

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