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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,295.26, 556,349.61 and 238,065.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,295.26, 556,349.61 and 238,065.04 is: 356,717.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,295.26 : 556,349.61 = 238,065.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,295.26/556,349.61 = 238,065.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,295.26x = 556,349.61 × 238,065.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,295.26x = 132,447,393,746.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,447,393,746.82/371,295.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,717.17

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