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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,763.01, 457,319.47 and 238,015.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,763.01, 457,319.47 and 238,015.77 is: 357,160.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,763.01 : 457,319.47 = 238,015.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,763.01/457,319.47 = 238,015.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,763.01x = 457,319.47 × 238,015.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,763.01x = 108,849,243,924.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,849,243,924.33/304,763.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,160.29

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