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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,293.96, 329,138.82 and 178,133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,293.96, 329,138.82 and 178,133.25 is: 246,043.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,293.96 : 329,138.82 = 178,133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,293.96/329,138.82 = 178,133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,293.96x = 329,138.82 × 178,133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,293.96x = 58,630,567,707.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,630,567,707.77/238,293.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,043.03

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