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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,093.70, 357,140.55 and 228,908.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,093.70, 357,140.55 and 228,908.30 is: 343,362.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,093.70 : 357,140.55 = 228,908.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,093.70/357,140.55 = 228,908.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,093.70x = 357,140.55 × 228,908.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,093.70x = 81,752,436,161.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,752,436,161.57/238,093.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,362.45

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