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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,125.80, 427,688.70 and 238,469.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,125.80, 427,688.70 and 238,469.80 is: 357,704.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,125.80 : 427,688.70 = 238,469.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,125.80/427,688.70 = 238,469.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,125.80x = 427,688.70 × 238,469.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,125.80x = 101,990,838,751.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,990,838,751.26/285,125.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,704.70

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