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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,775.20, 404,662.80 and 238,671.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,775.20, 404,662.80 and 238,671.20 is: 358,006.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,775.20 : 404,662.80 = 238,671.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,775.20/404,662.80 = 238,671.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,775.20x = 404,662.80 × 238,671.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,775.20x = 96,581,356,071.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,581,356,071.36/269,775.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,006.80

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