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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,183.76, 519,051.24 and 238,402.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,183.76, 519,051.24 and 238,402.64 is: 328,943.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,183.76 : 519,051.24 = 238,402.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,183.76/519,051.24 = 238,402.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,183.76x = 519,051.24 × 238,402.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,183.76x = 123,743,185,911.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,743,185,911.27/376,183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,943.46

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