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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,471.06, 329,107.89 and 147,844.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,471.06, 329,107.89 and 147,844.66 is: 204,036.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,471.06 : 329,107.89 = 147,844.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,471.06/329,107.89 = 147,844.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,471.06x = 329,107.89 × 147,844.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,471.06x = 48,656,844,100.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,656,844,100.37/238,471.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,036.68

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