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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,106.16, 328,502.52 and 146,193.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,106.16, 328,502.52 and 146,193.84 is: 201,695.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,106.16 : 328,502.52 = 146,193.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,106.16/328,502.52 = 146,193.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,106.16x = 328,502.52 × 146,193.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,106.16x = 48,025,044,848.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,025,044,848.48/238,106.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,695.94

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