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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,368.06, 328,965.57 and 147,741.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,368.06, 328,965.57 and 147,741.84 is: 203,894.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,368.06 : 328,965.57 = 147,741.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,368.06/328,965.57 = 147,741.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,368.06x = 328,965.57 × 147,741.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,368.06x = 48,601,978,608.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,601,978,608.45/238,368.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,894.68

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