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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,032.81, 357,047.28 and 224,167.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,032.81, 357,047.28 and 224,167.23 is: 336,249.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,032.81 : 357,047.28 = 224,167.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,032.81/357,047.28 = 224,167.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,032.81x = 357,047.28 × 224,167.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,032.81x = 80,038,299,736.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,038,299,736.63/238,032.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,249.02

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