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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,251.30, 358,877.50 and 224,636.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,251.30, 358,877.50 and 224,636.74 is: 336,955.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,251.30 : 358,877.50 = 224,636.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,251.30/358,877.50 = 224,636.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,251.30x = 358,877.50 × 224,636.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,251.30x = 80,617,071,659.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,617,071,659.35/239,251.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,955.63

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