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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,052.48, 328,103.34 and 226,841.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,052.48, 328,103.34 and 226,841.38 is: 312,651.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,052.48 : 328,103.34 = 226,841.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,052.48/328,103.34 = 226,841.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,052.48x = 328,103.34 × 226,841.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,052.48x = 74,427,414,428.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,427,414,428.21/238,052.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,651.29

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