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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,092.80, 397,987.20 and 238,214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,092.80, 397,987.20 and 238,214.40 is: 356,290.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,092.80 : 397,987.20 = 238,214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,092.80/397,987.20 = 238,214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,092.80x = 397,987.20 × 238,214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,092.80x = 94,806,282,055.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,806,282,055.68/266,092.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,290.29

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