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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,941.80, 403,412.70 and 238,874.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,941.80, 403,412.70 and 238,874.60 is: 358,311.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,941.80 : 403,412.70 = 238,874.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,941.80/403,412.70 = 238,874.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,941.80x = 403,412.70 × 238,874.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,941.80x = 96,365,047,347.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,365,047,347.42/268,941.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,311.90

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