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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,293.05, 328,762.18 and 152,302.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,293.05, 328,762.18 and 152,302.37 is: 210,124.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,293.05 : 328,762.18 = 152,302.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,293.05/328,762.18 = 152,302.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,293.05x = 328,762.18 × 152,302.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,293.05x = 50,071,257,155.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,071,257,155.80/238,293.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,124.71

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