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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,554.27, 329,072.77 and 151,179.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,554.27, 329,072.77 and 151,179.37 is: 208,543.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,554.27 : 329,072.77 = 151,179.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,554.27/329,072.77 = 151,179.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,554.27x = 329,072.77 × 151,179.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,554.27x = 49,749,014,052.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,749,014,052.75/238,554.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,543.80

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