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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,187.53, 403,302.86 and 238,266.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,187.53, 403,302.86 and 238,266.15 is: 355,654.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,187.53 : 403,302.86 = 238,266.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,187.53/403,302.86 = 238,266.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,187.53x = 403,302.86 × 238,266.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,187.53x = 96,093,418,544.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,093,418,544.86/270,187.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,654.53

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