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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,170.60, 328,222.37 and 233,793.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,170.60, 328,222.37 and 233,793.61 is: 322,190.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,170.60 : 328,222.37 = 233,793.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,170.60/328,222.37 = 233,793.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,170.60x = 328,222.37 × 233,793.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,170.60x = 76,736,292,006.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,736,292,006.37/238,170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,190.44

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