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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,275.81, 328,880.12 and 147,577.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,275.81, 328,880.12 and 147,577.41 is: 203,693.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,275.81 : 328,880.12 = 147,577.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,275.81/328,880.12 = 147,577.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,275.81x = 328,880.12 × 147,577.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,275.81x = 48,535,275,572.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,535,275,572.20/238,275.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,693.68

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