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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,424.19, 329,056.88 and 153,787.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,424.19, 329,056.88 and 153,787.29 is: 212,246.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,424.19 : 329,056.88 = 153,787.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,424.19/329,056.88 = 153,787.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,424.19x = 329,056.88 × 153,787.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,424.19x = 50,604,765,062.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,604,765,062.12/238,424.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,246.77

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