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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,230.84, 328,912.44 and 147,683.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,230.84, 328,912.44 and 147,683.16 is: 203,898.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,230.84 : 328,912.44 = 147,683.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,230.84/328,912.44 = 147,683.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,230.84x = 328,912.44 × 147,683.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,230.84x = 48,574,828,502.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,574,828,502.51/238,230.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,898.15

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