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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,556.52, 329,113.56 and 153,723

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,556.52, 329,113.56 and 153,723 is: 212,076.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,556.52 : 329,113.56 = 153,723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,556.52/329,113.56 = 153,723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,556.52x = 329,113.56 × 153,723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,556.52x = 50,592,323,783.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,592,323,783.88/238,556.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,076.89

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