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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,376.60, 401,064.90 and 238,346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,376.60, 401,064.90 and 238,346.20 is: 357,519.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,376.60 : 401,064.90 = 238,346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,376.60/401,064.90 = 238,346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,376.60x = 401,064.90 × 238,346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,376.60x = 95,592,294,868.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,592,294,868.38/267,376.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,519.30

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