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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,407.18, 357,098.85 and 224,449.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,407.18, 357,098.85 and 224,449.26 is: 336,191.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,407.18 : 357,098.85 = 224,449.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,407.18/357,098.85 = 224,449.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,407.18x = 357,098.85 × 224,449.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,407.18x = 80,150,572,629.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,150,572,629.35/238,407.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,191.94

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