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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,053.24, 328,104.38 and 226,842.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,053.24, 328,104.38 and 226,842.14 is: 312,652.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,053.24 : 328,104.38 = 226,842.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,053.24/328,104.38 = 226,842.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,053.24x = 328,104.38 × 226,842.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,053.24x = 74,427,896,927.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,427,896,927.84/238,053.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,652.32

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