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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,101.16, 328,495.62 and 146,188.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,101.16, 328,495.62 and 146,188.84 is: 201,689.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,101.16 : 328,495.62 = 146,188.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,101.16/328,495.62 = 146,188.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,101.16x = 328,495.62 × 146,188.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,101.16x = 48,022,393,632.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,022,393,632.88/238,101.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,689.04

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