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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,548.21, 329,064.41 and 151,173.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,548.21, 329,064.41 and 151,173.30 is: 208,535.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,548.21 : 329,064.41 = 151,173.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,548.21/329,064.41 = 151,173.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,548.21x = 329,064.41 × 151,173.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,548.21x = 49,745,752,016.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,745,752,016.39/238,548.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,535.42

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