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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,996.70, 395,349.18 and 238,408.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,996.70, 395,349.18 and 238,408.81 is: 357,029.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,996.70 : 395,349.18 = 238,408.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,996.70/395,349.18 = 238,408.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,996.70x = 395,349.18 × 238,408.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,996.70x = 94,254,725,655.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,254,725,655.87/263,996.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,029.94

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