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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,361.46, 328,844.79 and 153,527.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,361.46, 328,844.79 and 153,527.73 is: 211,807.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,361.46 : 328,844.79 = 153,527.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,361.46/328,844.79 = 153,527.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,361.46x = 328,844.79 × 153,527.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,361.46x = 50,486,794,131.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,486,794,131.03/238,361.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,807.71

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