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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,615.70, 404,423.55 and 238,511.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,615.70, 404,423.55 and 238,511.70 is: 357,767.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,615.70 : 404,423.55 = 238,511.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,615.70/404,423.55 = 238,511.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,615.70x = 404,423.55 × 238,511.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,615.70x = 96,459,748,430.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,459,748,430.54/269,615.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,767.55

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