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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,280.44, 328,900.82 and 153,397.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,280.44, 328,900.82 and 153,397.50 is: 211,736.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,280.44 : 328,900.82 = 153,397.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,280.44/328,900.82 = 153,397.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,280.44x = 328,900.82 × 153,397.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,280.44x = 50,452,563,535.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,452,563,535.95/238,280.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,736.07

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