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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,470.06, 329,106.51 and 147,843.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,470.06, 329,106.51 and 147,843.66 is: 204,035.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,470.06 : 329,106.51 = 147,843.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,470.06/329,106.51 = 147,843.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,470.06x = 329,106.51 × 147,843.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,470.06x = 48,656,310,968.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,656,310,968.23/238,470.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,035.30

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