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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,769.16, 534,103.96 and 238,146.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,769.16, 534,103.96 and 238,146.28 is: 356,518.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,769.16 : 534,103.96 = 238,146.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,769.16/534,103.96 = 238,146.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,769.16x = 534,103.96 × 238,146.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,769.16x = 127,194,871,207.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,194,871,207.27/356,769.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,518.68

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