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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,436.04, 329,185.98 and 157,932.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,436.04, 329,185.98 and 157,932.12 is: 218,041.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,436.04 : 329,185.98 = 157,932.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,436.04/329,185.98 = 157,932.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,436.04x = 329,185.98 × 157,932.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,436.04x = 51,989,039,695.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,989,039,695.68/238,436.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,041.87

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