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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,052.40, 356,387.40 and 231,140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,052.40, 356,387.40 and 231,140.40 is: 346,039.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,052.40 : 356,387.40 = 231,140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,052.40/356,387.40 = 231,140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,052.40x = 356,387.40 × 231,140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,052.40x = 82,375,526,190.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,375,526,190.96/238,052.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,039.47

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