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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,168.54, 400,233.99 and 238,776.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,168.54, 400,233.99 and 238,776.42 is: 357,700.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,168.54 : 400,233.99 = 238,776.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,168.54/400,233.99 = 238,776.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,168.54x = 400,233.99 × 238,776.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,168.54x = 95,566,439,294.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,566,439,294.52/267,168.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,700.95

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