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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,005.20, 468,007.80 and 238,277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,005.20, 468,007.80 and 238,277.20 is: 357,415.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,005.20 : 468,007.80 = 238,277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,005.20/468,007.80 = 238,277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,005.20x = 468,007.80 × 238,277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,005.20x = 111,515,588,162.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,515,588,162.16/312,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,415.80

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