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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,068.60, 463,602.90 and 238,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,068.60, 463,602.90 and 238,998.20 is: 358,497.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,068.60 : 463,602.90 = 238,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,068.60/463,602.90 = 238,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,068.60x = 463,602.90 × 238,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,068.60x = 110,800,258,614.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,800,258,614.78/309,068.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,497.30

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