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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,342.60, 357,601.47 and 224,258.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,342.60, 357,601.47 and 224,258.32 is: 336,469.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,342.60 : 357,601.47 = 224,258.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,342.60/357,601.47 = 224,258.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,342.60x = 357,601.47 × 224,258.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,342.60x = 80,195,104,891.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,195,104,891.73/238,342.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,469.88

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