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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,288.95, 328,756.51 and 152,298.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,288.95, 328,756.51 and 152,298.25 is: 210,119.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,288.95 : 328,756.51 = 152,298.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,288.95/328,756.51 = 152,298.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,288.95x = 328,756.51 × 152,298.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,288.95x = 50,069,039,946.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,069,039,946.47/238,288.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,119.02

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