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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,272.15, 359,081.63 and 214,609.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,272.15, 359,081.63 and 214,609.35 is: 323,421.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,272.15 : 359,081.63 = 214,609.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,272.15/359,081.63 = 214,609.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,272.15x = 359,081.63 × 214,609.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,272.15x = 77,062,275,211.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,062,275,211.24/238,272.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,421.24

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