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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,658.40, 350,487.60 and 224,327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,658.40, 350,487.60 and 224,327.20 is: 336,490.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,658.40 : 350,487.60 = 224,327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,658.40/350,487.60 = 224,327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,658.40x = 350,487.60 × 224,327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,658.40x = 78,623,901,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,623,901,942.72/233,658.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,490.80

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