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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,547.72, 329,164.02 and 147,870.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,547.72, 329,164.02 and 147,870.75 is: 204,041.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,547.72 : 329,164.02 = 147,870.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,547.72/329,164.02 = 147,870.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,547.72x = 329,164.02 × 147,870.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,547.72x = 48,673,730,510.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,673,730,510.42/238,547.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,041.90

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