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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,914.83, 357,951.84 and 224,692.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,914.83, 357,951.84 and 224,692.04 is: 336,642.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,914.83 : 357,951.84 = 224,692.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,914.83/357,951.84 = 224,692.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,914.83x = 357,951.84 × 224,692.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,914.83x = 80,428,929,194.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,428,929,194.40/238,914.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,642.68

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