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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,307.60, 462,461.40 and 238,237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,307.60, 462,461.40 and 238,237.20 is: 357,355.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,307.60 : 462,461.40 = 238,237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,307.60/462,461.40 = 238,237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,307.60x = 462,461.40 × 238,237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,307.60x = 110,175,509,044.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,175,509,044.08/308,307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,355.80

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