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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,654.35, 358,637.64 and 223,050.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,654.35, 358,637.64 and 223,050.09 is: 335,188.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,654.35 : 358,637.64 = 223,050.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,654.35/358,637.64 = 223,050.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,654.35x = 358,637.64 × 223,050.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,654.35x = 79,994,157,879.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,994,157,879.39/238,654.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,188.35

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