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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,096.23, 328,587.56 and 157,383.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,096.23, 328,587.56 and 157,383.78 is: 217,199.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,096.23 : 328,587.56 = 157,383.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,096.23/328,587.56 = 157,383.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,096.23x = 328,587.56 × 157,383.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,096.23x = 51,714,352,253.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,714,352,253.78/238,096.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,199.37

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