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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,168.54, 592,241.31 and 238,177.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,168.54, 592,241.31 and 238,177.02 is: 328,678.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,168.54 : 592,241.31 = 238,177.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,168.54/592,241.31 = 238,177.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,168.54x = 592,241.31 × 238,177.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,168.54x = 141,058,270,336.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,058,270,336.70/429,168.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,678.03

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