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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,315.98, 328,793.73 and 152,325.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,315.98, 328,793.73 and 152,325.24 is: 210,156.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,315.98 : 328,793.73 = 152,325.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,315.98/328,793.73 = 152,325.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,315.98x = 328,793.73 × 152,325.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,315.98x = 50,083,583,832.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,083,583,832.75/238,315.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,156.21

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