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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,741.48, 357,169.50 and 224,291.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,741.48, 357,169.50 and 224,291.16 is: 336,962.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,741.48 : 357,169.50 = 224,291.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,741.48/357,169.50 = 224,291.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,741.48x = 357,169.50 × 224,291.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,741.48x = 80,109,961,471.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,109,961,471.62/237,741.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,962.49

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