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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,688.94, 402,716.50 and 238,101.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,688.94, 402,716.50 and 238,101.36 is: 328,731.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,688.94 : 402,716.50 = 238,101.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,688.94/402,716.50 = 238,101.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,688.94x = 402,716.50 × 238,101.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,688.94x = 95,887,346,344.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,887,346,344.44/291,688.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,731.51

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