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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,516.05, 329,444.25 and 178,354.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,516.05, 329,444.25 and 178,354.35 is: 246,347.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,516.05 : 329,444.25 = 178,354.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,516.05/329,444.25 = 178,354.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,516.05x = 329,444.25 × 178,354.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,516.05x = 58,757,815,069.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,757,815,069.99/238,516.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,347.43

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