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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,234.40, 402,351.60 and 238,685.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,234.40, 402,351.60 and 238,685.60 is: 358,028.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,234.40 : 402,351.60 = 238,685.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,234.40/402,351.60 = 238,685.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,234.40x = 402,351.60 × 238,685.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,234.40x = 96,035,533,056.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,035,533,056.96/268,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,028.40

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