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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,210.34, 328,884.09 and 147,662.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,210.34, 328,884.09 and 147,662.60 is: 203,869.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,210.34 : 328,884.09 = 147,662.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,210.34/328,884.09 = 147,662.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,210.34x = 328,884.09 × 147,662.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,210.34x = 48,563,879,828.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,563,879,828.03/238,210.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,869.74

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