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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,914.40, 462,217.20 and 238,103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,914.40, 462,217.20 and 238,103.20 is: 357,422.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,914.40 : 462,217.20 = 238,103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,914.40/462,217.20 = 238,103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,914.40x = 462,217.20 × 238,103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,914.40x = 110,055,394,415.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,055,394,415.04/307,914.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,422.04

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