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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,954.20, 467,931.30 and 238,226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,954.20, 467,931.30 and 238,226.20 is: 357,339.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,954.20 : 467,931.30 = 238,226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,954.20/467,931.30 = 238,226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,954.20x = 467,931.30 × 238,226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,954.20x = 111,473,495,460.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,473,495,460.06/311,954.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,339.30

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