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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,049.48, 328,099.21 and 226,838.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,049.48, 328,099.21 and 226,838.37 is: 312,647.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,049.48 : 328,099.21 = 226,838.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,049.48/328,099.21 = 226,838.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,049.48x = 328,099.21 × 226,838.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,049.48x = 74,425,490,657.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,425,490,657.96/238,049.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,647.14

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