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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,161.15, 546,241.73 and 238,189.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,161.15, 546,241.73 and 238,189.95 is: 357,284.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,161.15 : 546,241.73 = 238,189.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,161.15/546,241.73 = 238,189.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,161.15x = 546,241.73 × 238,189.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,161.15x = 130,109,289,165.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,109,289,165.66/364,161.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,284.93

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