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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,001.90, 462,348.45 and 238,190.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,001.90, 462,348.45 and 238,190.70 is: 357,553.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,001.90 : 462,348.45 = 238,190.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,001.90/462,348.45 = 238,190.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,001.90x = 462,348.45 × 238,190.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,001.90x = 110,127,100,949.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,127,100,949.42/308,001.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,553.32

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