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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,989.08, 534,352.74 and 238,481.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,989.08, 534,352.74 and 238,481.58 is: 357,969.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,989.08 : 534,352.74 = 238,481.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,989.08/534,352.74 = 238,481.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,989.08x = 534,352.74 × 238,481.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,989.08x = 127,433,285,712.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,433,285,712.53/355,989.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,969.65

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