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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,280.69, 328,901.16 and 153,397.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,280.69, 328,901.16 and 153,397.75 is: 211,736.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,280.69 : 328,901.16 = 153,397.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,280.69/328,901.16 = 153,397.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,280.69x = 328,901.16 × 153,397.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,280.69x = 50,452,697,916.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,452,697,916.39/238,280.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,736.41

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