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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,037.44, 534,425.21 and 238,529.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,037.44, 534,425.21 and 238,529.93 is: 358,042.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,037.44 : 534,425.21 = 238,529.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,037.44/534,425.21 = 238,529.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,037.44x = 534,425.21 × 238,529.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,037.44x = 127,476,404,961.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,476,404,961.25/356,037.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,042.14

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