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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,102.88, 500,116.71 and 238,476.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,102.88, 500,116.71 and 238,476.51 is: 329,370.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,102.88 : 500,116.71 = 238,476.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,102.88/500,116.71 = 238,476.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,102.88x = 500,116.71 × 238,476.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,102.88x = 119,266,087,593.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,266,087,593.48/362,102.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,370.72

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