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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,529.60, 401,294.40 and 238,499.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,529.60, 401,294.40 and 238,499.20 is: 357,748.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,529.60 : 401,294.40 = 238,499.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,529.60/401,294.40 = 238,499.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,529.60x = 401,294.40 × 238,499.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,529.60x = 95,708,393,364.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,708,393,364.48/267,529.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,748.80

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