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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,650.72, 358,632.18 and 223,046.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,650.72, 358,632.18 and 223,046.48 is: 335,182.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,650.72 : 358,632.18 = 223,046.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,650.72/358,632.18 = 223,046.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,650.72x = 358,632.18 × 223,046.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,650.72x = 79,991,645,363.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,991,645,363.73/238,650.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,182.92

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