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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,292.11, 328,760.89 and 152,301.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,292.11, 328,760.89 and 152,301.42 is: 210,123.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,292.11 : 328,760.89 = 152,301.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,292.11/328,760.89 = 152,301.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,292.11x = 328,760.89 × 152,301.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,292.11x = 50,070,750,387.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,070,750,387.46/238,292.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,123.41

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