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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,238.77, 328,923.36 and 147,691.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,238.77, 328,923.36 and 147,691.50 is: 203,909.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,238.77 : 328,923.36 = 147,691.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,238.77/328,923.36 = 147,691.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,238.77x = 328,923.36 × 147,691.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,238.77x = 48,579,184,624.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,579,184,624.79/238,238.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,909.65

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