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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,469.80, 427,743.90 and 238,468.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,469.80, 427,743.90 and 238,468.20 is: 357,317.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,469.80 : 427,743.90 = 238,468.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,469.80/427,743.90 = 238,468.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,469.80x = 427,743.90 × 238,468.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,469.80x = 102,003,317,893.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,003,317,893.98/285,469.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,317.37

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