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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,293.11, 328,762.27 and 152,302.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,293.11, 328,762.27 and 152,302.42 is: 210,124.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,293.11 : 328,762.27 = 152,302.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,293.11/328,762.27 = 152,302.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,293.11x = 328,762.27 × 152,302.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,293.11x = 50,071,289,325.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,071,289,325.69/238,293.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,124.79

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