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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,517.05, 329,445.63 and 178,355.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,517.05, 329,445.63 and 178,355.35 is: 246,348.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,517.05 : 329,445.63 = 178,355.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,517.05/329,445.63 = 178,355.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,517.05x = 329,445.63 × 178,355.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,517.05x = 58,758,390,644.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,758,390,644.62/238,517.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,348.81

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