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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,750.35, 457,300.49 and 238,003.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,750.35, 457,300.49 and 238,003.11 is: 357,141.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,750.35 : 457,300.49 = 238,003.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,750.35/457,300.49 = 238,003.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,750.35x = 457,300.49 × 238,003.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,750.35x = 108,838,937,634.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,838,937,634.51/304,750.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,141.30

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