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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,982.20, 358,667.70 and 231,206.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,982.20, 358,667.70 and 231,206.20 is: 346,997.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,982.20 : 358,667.70 = 231,206.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,982.20/358,667.70 = 231,206.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,982.20x = 358,667.70 × 231,206.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,982.20x = 82,926,195,979.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,926,195,979.74/238,982.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,997.37

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