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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,044.96, 415,032.65 and 238,853.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,044.96, 415,032.65 and 238,853.92 is: 356,532.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,044.96 : 415,032.65 = 238,853.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,044.96/415,032.65 = 238,853.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,044.96x = 415,032.65 × 238,853.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,044.96x = 99,132,175,380.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,132,175,380.49/278,044.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,532.90

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