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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,904.26, 357,936.01 and 224,681.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,904.26, 357,936.01 and 224,681.47 is: 336,626.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,904.26 : 357,936.01 = 224,681.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,904.26/357,936.01 = 224,681.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,904.26x = 357,936.01 × 224,681.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,904.26x = 80,421,589,621.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,421,589,621.01/238,904.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,626.85

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