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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,561.95, 329,083.39 and 151,187.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,561.95, 329,083.39 and 151,187.05 is: 208,554.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,561.95 : 329,083.39 = 151,187.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,561.95/329,083.39 = 151,187.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,561.95x = 329,083.39 × 151,187.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,561.95x = 49,753,146,938.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,753,146,938.10/238,561.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,554.41

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