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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,951.40, 358,476.10 and 199,782.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,951.40, 358,476.10 and 199,782.24 is: 299,714.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,951.40 : 358,476.10 = 199,782.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,951.40/358,476.10 = 199,782.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,951.40x = 358,476.10 × 199,782.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,951.40x = 71,617,158,244.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,617,158,244.46/238,951.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,714.33

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