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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,409.18, 357,101.85 and 224,451.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,409.18, 357,101.85 and 224,451.26 is: 336,194.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,409.18 : 357,101.85 = 224,451.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,409.18/357,101.85 = 224,451.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,409.18x = 357,101.85 × 224,451.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,409.18x = 80,151,960,180.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,151,960,180.83/238,409.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,194.94

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