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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,949.70, 467,924.55 and 238,221.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,949.70, 467,924.55 and 238,221.70 is: 357,332.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,949.70 : 467,924.55 = 238,221.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,949.70/467,924.55 = 238,221.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,949.70x = 467,924.55 × 238,221.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,949.70x = 111,469,781,772.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,469,781,772.74/311,949.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,332.55

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