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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,217.80, 546,326.70 and 238,246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,217.80, 546,326.70 and 238,246.60 is: 357,369.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,217.80 : 546,326.70 = 238,246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,217.80/546,326.70 = 238,246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,217.80x = 546,326.70 × 238,246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,217.80x = 130,160,478,764.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,160,478,764.22/364,217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,369.90

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