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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,170.23, 328,221.85 and 233,793.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,170.23, 328,221.85 and 233,793.24 is: 322,189.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,170.23 : 328,221.85 = 233,793.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,170.23/328,221.85 = 233,793.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,170.23x = 328,221.85 × 233,793.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,170.23x = 76,736,047,934.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,736,047,934.98/238,170.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,189.92

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