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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,645.72, 358,624.68 and 223,041.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,645.72, 358,624.68 and 223,041.47 is: 335,175.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,645.72 : 358,624.68 = 223,041.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,645.72/358,624.68 = 223,041.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,645.72x = 358,624.68 × 223,041.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,645.72x = 79,988,177,456.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,988,177,456.45/238,645.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,175.41

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