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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,412.16, 329,299.83 and 178,249.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,412.16, 329,299.83 and 178,249.95 is: 246,202.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,412.16 : 329,299.83 = 178,249.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,412.16/329,299.83 = 178,249.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,412.16x = 329,299.83 × 178,249.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,412.16x = 58,697,678,232.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,697,678,232.51/238,412.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,202.54

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