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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,010.10, 404,140.35 and 238,517.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,010.10, 404,140.35 and 238,517.30 is: 357,003.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,010.10 : 404,140.35 = 238,517.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,010.10/404,140.35 = 238,517.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,010.10x = 404,140.35 × 238,517.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,010.10x = 96,394,465,103.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,394,465,103.06/270,010.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,003.18

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