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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,267.77, 359,075.03 and 214,604.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,267.77, 359,075.03 and 214,604.97 is: 323,414.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,267.77 : 359,075.03 = 214,604.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,267.77/359,075.03 = 214,604.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,267.77x = 359,075.03 × 214,604.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,267.77x = 77,059,286,577.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,059,286,577.41/238,267.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,414.65

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