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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,407.61, 328,919.78 and 152,416.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,407.61, 328,919.78 and 152,416.93 is: 210,282.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,407.61 : 328,919.78 = 152,416.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,407.61/328,919.78 = 152,416.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,407.61x = 328,919.78 × 152,416.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,407.61x = 50,132,942,702.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,132,942,702.83/238,407.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,282.47

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