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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,269.06, 328,870.80 and 147,570.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,269.06, 328,870.80 and 147,570.66 is: 203,684.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,269.06 : 328,870.80 = 147,570.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,269.06/328,870.80 = 147,570.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,269.06x = 328,870.80 × 147,570.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,269.06x = 48,531,681,010.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,531,681,010.73/238,269.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,684.36

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