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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,098.30, 527,132.07 and 238,609.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,098.30, 527,132.07 and 238,609.26 is: 329,178.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,098.30 : 527,132.07 = 238,609.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,098.30/527,132.07 = 238,609.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,098.30x = 527,132.07 × 238,609.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,098.30x = 125,778,593,144.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,778,593,144.97/382,098.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,178.63

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