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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,838.78, 352,743.32 and 224,605.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,838.78, 352,743.32 and 224,605.17 is: 337,371.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,838.78 : 352,743.32 = 224,605.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,838.78/352,743.32 = 224,605.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,838.78x = 352,743.32 × 224,605.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,838.78x = 79,227,973,916.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,227,973,916.48/234,838.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,371.77

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