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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,231.34, 328,913.13 and 147,683.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,231.34, 328,913.13 and 147,683.66 is: 203,898.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,231.34 : 328,913.13 = 147,683.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,231.34/328,913.13 = 147,683.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,231.34x = 328,913.13 × 147,683.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,231.34x = 48,575,094,860.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,575,094,860.46/238,231.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,898.84

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