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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,343.60, 357,602.97 and 224,259.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,343.60, 357,602.97 and 224,259.32 is: 336,471.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,343.60 : 357,602.97 = 224,259.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,343.60/357,602.97 = 224,259.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,343.60x = 357,602.97 × 224,259.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,343.60x = 80,195,798,882.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,195,798,882.18/238,343.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,471.38

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