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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,292.15, 328,760.96 and 152,301.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,292.15, 328,760.96 and 152,301.47 is: 210,123.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,292.15 : 328,760.96 = 152,301.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,292.15/328,760.96 = 152,301.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,292.15x = 328,760.96 × 152,301.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,292.15x = 50,070,777,787.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,070,777,787.28/238,292.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,123.49

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