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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,174.22, 358,687.13 and 216,916.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,174.22, 358,687.13 and 216,916.58 is: 326,673.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,174.22 : 358,687.13 = 216,916.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,174.22/358,687.13 = 216,916.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,174.22x = 358,687.13 × 216,916.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,174.22x = 77,805,185,529.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,805,185,529.62/238,174.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,673.41

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