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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,413.16, 329,301.21 and 178,250.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,413.16, 329,301.21 and 178,250.95 is: 246,203.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,413.16 : 329,301.21 = 178,250.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,413.16/329,301.21 = 178,250.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,413.16x = 329,301.21 × 178,250.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,413.16x = 58,698,253,518.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,698,253,518.65/238,413.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,203.92

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