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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,920.16, 359,036.72 and 223,316.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,920.16, 359,036.72 and 223,316.32 is: 335,588.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,920.16 : 359,036.72 = 223,316.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,920.16/359,036.72 = 223,316.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,920.16x = 359,036.72 × 223,316.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,920.16x = 80,178,759,055.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,178,759,055.27/238,920.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,588.09

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