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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,316.48, 328,794.42 and 152,325.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,316.48, 328,794.42 and 152,325.74 is: 210,156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,316.48 : 328,794.42 = 152,325.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,316.48/328,794.42 = 152,325.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,316.48x = 328,794.42 × 152,325.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,316.48x = 50,083,853,334.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,083,853,334.37/238,316.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,156.90

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