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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,929.02, 414,859.57 and 238,737.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,929.02, 414,859.57 and 238,737.98 is: 356,359.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,929.02 : 414,859.57 = 238,737.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,929.02/414,859.57 = 238,737.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,929.02x = 414,859.57 × 238,737.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,929.02x = 99,042,737,508.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,042,737,508.67/277,929.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,359.82

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