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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,049.10, 357,073.65 and 228,207.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,049.10, 357,073.65 and 228,207.60 is: 342,311.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,049.10 : 357,073.65 = 228,207.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,049.10/357,073.65 = 228,207.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,049.10x = 357,073.65 × 228,207.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,049.10x = 81,486,920,689.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,486,920,689.74/238,049.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,311.40

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