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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,290.26, 328,914.27 and 153,407.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,290.26, 328,914.27 and 153,407.25 is: 211,749.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,290.26 : 328,914.27 = 153,407.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,290.26/328,914.27 = 153,407.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,290.26x = 328,914.27 × 153,407.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,290.26x = 50,457,833,646.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,457,833,646.46/238,290.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,749.46

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