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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,931.02, 414,862.56 and 238,739.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,931.02, 414,862.56 and 238,739.98 is: 356,362.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,931.02 : 414,862.56 = 238,739.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,931.02/414,862.56 = 238,739.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,931.02x = 414,862.56 × 238,739.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,931.02x = 99,044,279,277.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,044,279,277.15/277,931.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,362.81

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