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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,211.34, 328,885.47 and 147,663.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,211.34, 328,885.47 and 147,663.60 is: 203,871.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,211.34 : 328,885.47 = 147,663.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,211.34/328,885.47 = 147,663.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,211.34x = 328,885.47 × 147,663.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,211.34x = 48,564,412,487.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,564,412,487.89/238,211.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,871.12

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