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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,414.16, 329,302.59 and 178,251.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,414.16, 329,302.59 and 178,251.95 is: 246,205.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,414.16 : 329,302.59 = 178,251.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,414.16/329,302.59 = 178,251.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,414.16x = 329,302.59 × 178,251.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,414.16x = 58,698,828,807.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,698,828,807.55/238,414.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,205.30

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