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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,294.11, 328,763.65 and 152,303.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,294.11, 328,763.65 and 152,303.42 is: 210,126.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,294.11 : 328,763.65 = 152,303.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,294.11/328,763.65 = 152,303.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,294.11x = 328,763.65 × 152,303.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,294.11x = 50,071,828,266.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,071,828,266.68/238,294.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,126.17

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