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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,295.46, 329,140.89 and 178,134.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,295.46, 329,140.89 and 178,134.75 is: 246,045.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,295.46 : 329,140.89 = 178,134.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,295.46/329,140.89 = 178,134.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,295.46x = 329,140.89 × 178,134.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,295.46x = 58,631,430,154.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,631,430,154.93/238,295.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,045.10

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