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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,501.27, 525,773.82 and 238,133.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,501.27, 525,773.82 and 238,133.21 is: 357,214.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,501.27 : 525,773.82 = 238,133.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,501.27/525,773.82 = 238,133.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,501.27x = 525,773.82 × 238,133.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,501.27x = 125,204,207,490.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,204,207,490.56/350,501.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,214.70

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