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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,991.40, 358,536.24 and 199,822.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,991.40, 358,536.24 and 199,822.23 is: 299,774.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,991.40 : 358,536.24 = 199,822.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,991.40/358,536.24 = 199,822.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,991.40x = 358,536.24 × 199,822.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,991.40x = 71,643,511,012.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,643,511,012.62/238,991.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,774.43

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