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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,533.60, 401,300.40 and 238,503.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,533.60, 401,300.40 and 238,503.20 is: 357,754.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,533.60 : 401,300.40 = 238,503.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,533.60/401,300.40 = 238,503.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,533.60x = 401,300.40 × 238,503.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,533.60x = 95,711,429,561.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,711,429,561.28/267,533.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,754.80

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