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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,150.80, 398,074.20 and 238,272.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,150.80, 398,074.20 and 238,272.40 is: 356,377.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,150.80 : 398,074.20 = 238,272.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,150.80/398,074.20 = 238,272.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,150.80x = 398,074.20 × 238,272.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,150.80x = 94,850,095,012.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,850,095,012.08/266,150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,377.27

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