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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,986.88, 358,480.32 and 223,239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,986.88, 358,480.32 and 223,239.04 is: 334,858.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,986.88 : 358,480.32 = 223,239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,986.88/358,480.32 = 223,239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,986.88x = 358,480.32 × 223,239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,986.88x = 80,026,802,495.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,026,802,495.69/238,986.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,858.56

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