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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,951.70, 467,927.55 and 238,223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,951.70, 467,927.55 and 238,223.70 is: 357,335.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,951.70 : 467,927.55 = 238,223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,951.70/467,927.55 = 238,223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,951.70x = 467,927.55 × 238,223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,951.70x = 111,471,432,292.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,471,432,292.94/311,951.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,335.55

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