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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,397.06, 359,270.24 and 214,734.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,397.06, 359,270.24 and 214,734.30 is: 323,609.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,397.06 : 359,270.24 = 214,734.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,397.06/359,270.24 = 214,734.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,397.06x = 359,270.24 × 214,734.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,397.06x = 77,147,643,497.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,147,643,497.23/238,397.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,609.88

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