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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,054.99, 328,106.80 and 226,843.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,054.99, 328,106.80 and 226,843.89 is: 312,654.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,054.99 : 328,106.80 = 226,843.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,054.99/328,106.80 = 226,843.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,054.99x = 328,106.80 × 226,843.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,054.99x = 74,429,020,072.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,429,020,072.70/238,054.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,654.74

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