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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,035.96, 415,019.18 and 238,844.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,035.96, 415,019.18 and 238,844.92 is: 356,519.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,035.96 : 415,019.18 = 238,844.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,035.96/415,019.18 = 238,844.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,035.96x = 415,019.18 × 238,844.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,035.96x = 99,125,222,845.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,125,222,845.57/278,035.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,519.43

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