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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,215.16, 328,652.94 and 146,302.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,215.16, 328,652.94 and 146,302.84 is: 201,846.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,215.16 : 328,652.94 = 146,302.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,215.16/328,652.94 = 146,302.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,215.16x = 328,652.94 × 146,302.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,215.16x = 48,082,858,496.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,082,858,496.35/238,215.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,846.34

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