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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,273.02, 359,082.96 and 214,610.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,273.02, 359,082.96 and 214,610.22 is: 323,422.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,273.02 : 359,082.96 = 214,610.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,273.02/359,082.96 = 214,610.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,273.02x = 359,082.96 × 214,610.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,273.02x = 77,062,873,043.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,062,873,043.85/238,273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,422.57

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