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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,357.03, 581,789.23 and 238,159.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,357.03, 581,789.23 and 238,159.34 is: 356,781.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,357.03 : 581,789.23 = 238,159.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,357.03/581,789.23 = 238,159.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,357.03x = 581,789.23 × 238,159.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,357.03x = 138,558,534,936.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,558,534,936.17/388,357.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,781.33

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