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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,517.11, 456,773.61 and 238,013.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,517.11, 456,773.61 and 238,013.17 is: 357,018.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,517.11 : 456,773.61 = 238,013.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,517.11/456,773.61 = 238,013.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,517.11x = 456,773.61 × 238,013.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,517.11x = 108,718,134,888.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,718,134,888.44/304,517.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,018.15

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