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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,814.80, 397,222.20 and 238,570.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,814.80, 397,222.20 and 238,570.80 is: 357,856.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,814.80 : 397,222.20 = 238,570.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,814.80/397,222.20 = 238,570.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,814.80x = 397,222.20 × 238,570.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,814.80x = 94,765,618,031.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,765,618,031.76/264,814.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,856.20

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