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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,975.20, 358,657.20 and 231,199.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,975.20, 358,657.20 and 231,199.20 is: 346,986.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,975.20 : 358,657.20 = 231,199.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,975.20/358,657.20 = 231,199.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,975.20x = 358,657.20 × 231,199.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,975.20x = 82,921,257,714.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,921,257,714.24/238,975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,986.87

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