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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,098.16, 328,491.48 and 146,185.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,098.16, 328,491.48 and 146,185.84 is: 201,684.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,098.16 : 328,491.48 = 146,185.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,098.16/328,491.48 = 146,185.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,098.16x = 328,491.48 × 146,185.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,098.16x = 48,020,802,936.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,020,802,936.64/238,098.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,684.90

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